Nevada allocates $25 million in federal funds to encourage voluntary water rights buybacks, addressing water scarcity concerns, with high demand exceeding available funding.
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Nevada’s groundwater: Sacred land, lithium and the environment
Nevada's vast lithium deposit discovery intersects with environmental, cultural concerns, and the historical significance of areas like Thacker Pass. The eastern part of the state is also seeing the...
Hilary takes a toll on agriculture; reservoirs nearing capacity
Hurricane Hilary, downgraded to a tropical storm, hit California and Nevada with flash floods, road washouts, and mudslides. The storm impacted poorer farming communities, delayed planting and...
Good News: Lake Powell and Lake Mead to operate under improved conditions
The Bureau of Reclamation's latest 24-Month Study reveals Lake Mead will operate under a Level 1 Shortage Condition in 2024, an improvement from the previous Level 2, while Lake Powell will operate...
Nevada facing sporadic monsoon activity, delayed wildfire season
Nevada's wildfire season is delayed due to a wet winter and spring, with 193 fires reported so far. Drought conditions improve, but Southern Nevada anticipates a muted monsoon season.
Nevada groundwater rights case reaches the state’s highest court
The Nevada Supreme Court is hearing a complex case over groundwater rights involving a planned development, potentially shaping the state's future water management.