New Mexico launches a public dashboard to track its 50-year water plan as drought and climate pressures threaten long-term supply.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Arizona Supreme Court backs Chandler water deal through 2086
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Chandler’s long-term water agreement with Roosevelt Water Conservation District remains valid through 2086, restoring part of the city’s assured water supply and...
Colorado River cuts could reduce hydropower and shift water across reservoirs, raising concerns for Arizona energy costs and long-term supply.
California’s Delta wetlands burn test explores carbon storage
A pilot burn in California’s Delta explores how cultural fire practices may increase carbon storage, restore wetlands, and reduce land subsidence.
Arizona court halts key groundwater rule on housing projects
Arizona court invalidates groundwater rules that halted Phoenix-area housing, citing failure to follow legal rulemaking procedures.
A new study finds many California groundwater targets may be missed by 2040, even with major cuts in water use across the Central Valley.