Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought
A University of Colorado Boulder study shows human-caused climate change is worsening the Colorado River Basin’s megadrought by reducing rainfall and intensifying water shortages.
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Colorado River at a crossroads: Feds release post-2026 proposals
U.S. releases five alternatives for post-2026 Colorado River management to sustain the Colorado River as drought threatens basin states. A final decision is required by August 2026.
Almost half of the United States is experiencing moderate drought or worse, with the West particularly hard hit. Most of the western U.S., including Southern Montana to northern Mexico and from the...
Colorado bill encourages artificial turf, water-wise landscaping
Faced with the ongoing megadrought, Colorado lawmakers want to incentivize water-wise landscaping to reduce lawn irrigation.
The Southwest United States is facing the driest mega-drought in 1200 years, prolonging low water levels in Lake Mead and other areas.