Drought is spreading across the Colorado River Basin as snowpack melts early and water supply concerns grow heading into summer.

Colorado groups add funding to protect historic Shoshone water rights, helping secure river flows critical to farms, communities, and ecosystems.

Utah faces worsening drought as early snowmelt runoff limits water supply. Streamflows are expected at half of normal, with impacts spreading across the Colorado River Basin.

Federal drought aid expands across Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, offering emergency loans to struggling farmers and ranchers.

A major Flaming Gorge water release to support Lake Powell raises concerns in Utah as Colorado River tensions continue to grow.

Mountain forests supply much of the West’s water. New efforts show how forest management protects both water quality and local communities.