Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest level on record while drought tightens across the seven Colorado River Basin states, straining ranches and crops.
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The National Alliance for Water Innovation opened a $12 million program to help U.S. factories reuse water and cut fresh water demand.
Drought worsens in the Colorado River Basin despite recent storms, raising concerns over water supply, wildfires, and long-term conservation efforts.
February storms gave California’s snowpack a boost, but dry conditions have returned. The southern Sierra remains below average, while reservoirs are above normal.
Snowpack shortfall and drought impacting the Colorado River Basin
Drought and below-average snowpack threaten water supply and hydropower in the Colorado River Basin, with little relief expected in the coming weeks.
Interior invests $223M in water recycling/desalination to curb drought in eight states, adding over 300,000 acre-feet of supply each year.