Utah released its draft 2026 State Water Plan July 23. It warns demand could outpace supply by 2060 without conservation. Comment runs through Aug. 23.
Tag: Western water policy
The Interior Department says water forecasting and drought data will feed the Genesis Mission, one of four research fronts backed by $110 million.
Colorado lawmakers are urging the release of federal drought funding while working across party lines to address Colorado River shortages and prepare for a looming 2026 operating plan deadline.
[Video] Western Water Crisis: What’s actually happening right now
Colorado River negotiations stall as snowpack collapses and water pressure builds across the West, raising concerns about supply and future planning.
A new bipartisan bill could speed up small water projects by cutting federal review delays, helping western communities build faster.
As a February 14 deadline approaches, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum brings Colorado River Basin governors together amid drought, legal uncertainty, and stalled negotiations.