Trout adaptations reveal rapid evolution in Wyoming’s restocked alpine lakes
Wyoming's Wind River Mountains' lakes witness rapid trout evolution, providing new insights into the adaptation of introduced species.
Category: Water News
A Texas judge allowed El Paso Water's lawsuit against New Mexico environment authorities to proceed, contesting a $1.2m fine for a 2021 sewage spill into the Rio Grande. The case questions the...
Study implies a looming water crisis for the Colorado River basin
Drought intensified by climate change has significantly reduced the Colorado River Basin's water runoff, threatening water supply for over 40 million people.
$152 million allocated for water storage projects in the west
The Department of Interior is investing $152M in six Western US water projects to boost drinking water supply and climate resilience.
The Douglas AMA, created by voters' initiative, survives a repeal attempt as officials reject a proposal due to legal irregularities in its filing.
NV tribe sues feds over water rights, failure to protect endangered fish
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe has sued the US government, claiming two decades of water mismanagement has threatened local fish species and broken a 1990 settlement to preserve water for tribal use....