The Roundup: Colorado River crisis hits farms and small towns
Lake Powell nears a critical level while farms, ranches and small towns across the Colorado River Basin struggle with shrinking water supplies.
Tag: water conservation
A landmark 30-year study finds indoor home water use has dropped 44%, driven by smarter appliances and plumbing codes, not lifestyle changes.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
Colorado River reservoirs near collapse: Scientists warn of system crash
Experts warn Lake Powell and Lake Mead are nearly out of usable water, and another dry year could crash the entire Colorado River storage system.
New Mexico launches a public dashboard to track its 50-year water plan as drought and climate pressures threaten long-term supply.
California’s Colorado River use is projected to hit its lowest level since 1949—proof that conservation and growth can succeed together.