Nevada unveils its water and power strategy as Lake Mead falls to 31% capacity, threatening Hoover Dam and the Colorado River’s future.
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Lake Mead’s levels will fall this summer due to low snowpack, rapid melt, and stalled water negotiations among Colorado River states.
Nevada faces a tightrope walk for winter water reserves, as Lake Mead recovers yet remains vulnerable, with La Niña lurking in the wings.
Upper and lower basin states hit impasse at Colorado River conference
States wrestle with stalled Colorado River negotiations as legal threats, federal pressure, and competing basin plans heighten tension and urgency.
The BLM advanced a lithium mine project in Nevada, sparking concerns over endangered species, water depletion, and environmental impact.
Nevada anticipates ample water supply due to heavy snowpack, filled reservoirs, and a full Lake Tahoe, though accelerated snowmelt raises some concerns.