The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
Tag: water management
Major water agencies from Arizona, California and Nevada have signed an agreement to explore interstate water exchanges, desalination and recycled water projects to strengthen long-term Colorado...
A new study finds many California groundwater targets may be missed by 2040, even with major cuts in water use across the Central Valley.
A February 2026 study of 1,510 wells finds longer groundwater droughts in dry regions and warns satellite tools can miss local conditions.
In just days: Utah’s record rainfall and new Great Salt Lake law
A record-breaking rainstorm drenched Salt Lake City just days before Utah lawmakers passed H.B. 1001, a sweeping update to Great Salt Lake management. The law defines berm operations, protects...
A new bill could unlock millions for river restoration without new taxes. See how this simple fix helps endangered species and habitats.