New infrastructure project near Las Vegas opens for comments
Reclamation seeks public comment on a Henderson right-of-way plan for new utilities, trails, and flood control near Lake Las Vegas. Deadline: June 4.
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Lake Mead and Lake Powell show small increases in water levels, but Colorado River system storage remains below average as cautious forecasts continue.
Report: Groundwater, not just snowmelt, feeds the West’s rivers
A new study argues that most snowmelt runoff in the West is decades-old groundwater, not fresh melt—changing how the Colorado River Basin must forecast and manage water.
The May 1, 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor shows worsening drought across the Colorado River Basin, with Arizona and New Mexico seeing expanded extreme drought.
Sen. Gallego urges Interior nominees to unlock Colorado River drought funds, finalize record tribal water deal, and keep Grand Canyon monument intact.
New report offers insight on Congress and the Colorado River
A recently published Congressional report outlines Colorado River crisis, legal frameworks, drought plans, and the pivotal role of Congress in future water policy.