Monsoon rain eased drought in parts of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, but severe dry conditions persist across much of the Colorado River Basin.
Tag: Western drought
In this water news highlight, we explore new research that suggests climate change is reshaping the West’s water cycle by reducing snowpack, shifting runoff, increasing demand and straining water...
Monsoon storms ease drought in Arizona and New Mexico, while heat and dryness worsen conditions elsewhere in the Colorado River Basin.
Utah remains in drought as reservoirs fall to 52% full, river flows struggle and bear incidents double compared with 2025.
Video: Colorado River crisis deepens as new rules take effect
In this week's video recap of the week's water news, new Colorado River operating rules take effect as Lake Powell faces critically low inflows, Lake Mead remains in shortage and Elephant Butte falls...
As reservoirs fall and states clash over future shortages, Arizona is preparing for a fight that could send the Colorado River crisis to court.