U.S. Drought Monitor may not be keeping up with climate change
The U.S. Drought Monitor may not fully account for the impacts of climate change, as emerging trends complicate drought classification and management.
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Western water law tested by climate change, groundwater concerns
A new study urges western water law reform to address climate change, inequitable allocation, and the critical link between surface and groundwater, especially for the Colorado River.
Climate change doubles toxic metals in Colorado mountain streams
Climate change is causing a dangerous rise in toxic metal pollution within Colorado's mountain streams.
Interior announces $95m for water, ecosystem resilience projects
The Department of the Interior announces $95 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for collaborative projects focused on improving water resources, ecosystem resilience, and...
$29.7 million allocated for Upper Colorado River Basin states
The Department of the Interior is investing funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support drought planning initiatives in the Upper Colorado River Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico,...
Tackling Water Scarcity: USDA Releases Water Adaptation Techniques Atlas
USDA's WATA, an online atlas, offers interactive case studies on addressing water scarcity in the Southwest, promoting sustainable solutions.