Hot, dry weather continues to pressure the Colorado River Basin as drought expands in parts of the West despite scattered improvements.
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Low snowpack, early runoff, and shrinking reservoirs are raising concerns about Rio Grande drying in New Mexico this summer.
A quiet federal move, groundwater struggles, and a major court ruling reveal a deeper truth: Western water is about control, not just supply.
Drought is spreading across the Colorado River Basin as snowpack melts early and water supply concerns grow heading into summer.
Federal officials are taking emergency action as Lake Powell approaches critical levels. Record low snowpack and extreme heat are straining the Colorado River system, with impacts expected across...
A weekend storm in Northern California brought heavy Sierra Nevada snowfall, improved seasonal water totals, triggered flood advisories, and produced a rare tornado, highlighting the region’s...