WRDA 2026: What the water bill means for the West
Senate and House panels advanced the 2026 water projects bill last week, with drought, storage, and drinking water provisions that matter across the West.
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Arizona farmers look to Mojave Desert for water
A Pinal County irrigation district struck a deal for up to 10,000 acre-feet per year of Mojave Desert groundwater to offset deepening Colorado River shortages.
Millions head to California rivers to help fish survive
Federal agencies awarded $44.3 million to restore salmon and sturgeon habitat and fund critical fish science studies across California’s Central Valley rivers.
St. Helena Water Crisis: Rates up 183%, pipes still failing
A Napa County grand jury found St. Helena’s water rates nearly tripled since 2011 — yet aging pipes still deliver discolored, foul-tasting water to residents.
Klamath Water Crisis: Court backs species law
A federal appeals court ruled the Endangered Species Act governs Klamath Project water operations, as farmers face a 169,460 acre-foot shortfall in 2026.
Colorado River at 34%: Senate demands a deal
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.