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Reservoirs running low, spelling trouble ahead

Reservoirs across the US are facing longer and more severe periods of low storage, impacting water availability and reliability.

$55 million boost for Western water supplies announced

The Department of the Interior announced over $55 million in funding to enhance water supply resilience in Western communities amid drought and climate change.

Klamath River flows free after century-long dam blockage

Removal of dams on the Klamath River restores fish access to historic habitat, celebrated by California. Emergency relief aid sought by Siskiyou County denied..

Concerns grow over zebra mussel larvae in Colorado River

Zebra mussel larvae have been detected in the Colorado River, prompting concerns about their potential impact on the ecosystem and water infrastructure, and officials are actively working to monitor...

UVA: Big loophole in Colorado River Basin water rights

A study reveals a loophole in Colorado's water laws allowing excess water use, worsening the Colorado River Basin's water crisis.

Wyoming unveils video to aid lead service line inventory

Wyoming launches a video to educate residents about lead service lines and help water providers complete a mandatory inventory for the EPA.

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