Utah’s water outlook features near-normal precipitation in the north, low snowpack in the south, strong reservoir levels, and statewide conservation efforts.
Tag: Colorado River Basin
Biden’s $284.8M plan boosts Lake Mead, funding water-saving projects with Nevada and California districts to ensure reliable supplies for Western communities.
Drought worsens across the Southwest, spurred by La Niña, threatening water supplies in the Colorado River Basin.
Moderate drought eased in parts of Utah and Wyoming, but extreme dryness grew in NW Wyoming. Warmer-than-normal temps pose ongoing challenges.
Report suggests that groundwater depletion a security crisis
Groundwater, a lifeline for millions, faces a crisis from overuse and drought, according to the 2024 final report of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
As Congress is set to adjourn, hope lingers for water settlement
Navajo Nation pushes Congress to approve the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, addressing decades-long tribal water rights disputes.