Monsoon rain eased drought in Arizona while Lake Powell and Lake Mead fell to their lowest late-July levels in 30 years.
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The Bureau of Reclamation's July 31, 2026 Final EIS creates a flexible 10-year plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Here is a plain-language, state-by-state look at the proposed Colorado River water...
This week, Western Water Weekly follows the growing challenges unfolding across the Colorado River Basin as drought, extreme heat, shrinking reservoirs, wildfire, and critical policy decisions...
Water Crisis Deepens: Fires, Falling Reservoirs & New Threats
Across the American West, the pressure on water continues to build. Our weekly video report summarizes the issues reported over the past week.
Video: SCOTUS Water Fight, Hidden Groundwater Threat & Wildfire Update
From a Supreme Court case that could influence interstate water rights for decades, to surprising California groundwater research, progress on the Tijuana River sewage crisis, a new study warning...
In this week's video report, a Senate hearing, Colorado River warnings, a massive Arizona fish kill, and growing drought pressures highlight a critical week for the West.