The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
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Colorado River reservoirs near collapse: Scientists warn of system crash
Experts warn Lake Powell and Lake Mead are nearly out of usable water, and another dry year could crash the entire Colorado River storage system.
Federal scientists develop plan to clean 16 million tons of uranium waste contaminating Colorado River groundwater near Moab. Draft cleanup plan due 2027.
Major water agencies from Arizona, California and Nevada have signed an agreement to explore interstate water exchanges, desalination and recycled water projects to strengthen long-term Colorado...
Hoover Dam will receive $52 million in upgrades, including new turbines built to operate during lower Lake Mead conditions.
Western Water Weekly examines worsening drought conditions across the American West, including Colorado River conservation proposals, Wyoming runoff declines, Colorado water restrictions, California...