To protect endangered fish, the Bureau of Reclamation has proposed adjustments to water releases from Glen Canyon Dam aimed at disrupting the spawning of invasive smallmouth bass.

A Florida company faces regulatory hurdles in plan to extract groundwater from abandoned Wyoming gas wells for potential use in the Colorado River Basin.

Great Basin Water Network alleges a proposed overhaul of Nevada's water rights system favors corporate interests and limits public participation.

Lake Powell is at 34.13% of capacity with below-average inflows and dam releases below the minimum requirement as of May 28, 2024.

$179 million is invested to fund water reuse projects in California and Utah to combat drought and increase water security. Over 182,000 acre-feet of additional water supply is expected annually.

A new study urges western water law reform to address climate change, inequitable allocation, and the critical link between surface and groundwater, especially for the Colorado River.