A major Flaming Gorge water release to support Lake Powell raises concerns in Utah as Colorado River tensions continue to grow.
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A new Congressional Research Service report outlines worsening drought, falling reservoir levels, and growing state disagreements over Colorado River water management ahead of 2026 decisions.
Video: Snowpack collapse signals shift in Western water crisis
This week's video: Low snowpack and early melt are tightening water supplies across the West, signaling a long-term shift, not just another dry year.
In this week's news recap video, the Colorado River flows are dropping fast, snowpack is collapsing, and no deal is in place -- all a critical warning for the West’s water future.
Extreme heat worsens drought in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, with no improvements across the West, per the July 17, 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor.