Groundwater, a lifeline for millions, faces a crisis from overuse and drought, according to the 2024 final report of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Navajo Nation pushes Congress to approve the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, addressing decades-long tribal water rights disputes.

96.8% of park waters meet state standards, but E. coli, warming temps, and dissolved solids pose ecosystem challenges.

Warming winters threaten snow, water supplies, and ecosystems, impacting the Colorado River Basin and winter economies.

California accelerates water infrastructure projects and job growth, focusing on groundwater recharge and Sites Reservoir to address future water challenges.

The Upper Pecos watershed gains a two-year mining ban to protect its pristine waters, wildlife, cultural heritage, and recreational value.