Record heat intensifies drought in Colorado River Basin states; severe conditions expand in Arizona, California, and Wyoming, says October 10 report.
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Aggressive new agreements signed to save Colorado River water
U.S. launches major effort to conserve Colorado River, signing deals to save over 790,000 acre-feet amid historic drought using Biden's Investing in America funds.
Proposed legislation will help rural and Tribal communities access federal funds for water projects by creating so-called "navigators."
Governor Newsom lifts the drought emergency in 19 counties, while keeping it in 39, as California shifts focus to long-term water resilience and recovery efforts.
Reservoirs across the US are facing longer and more severe periods of low storage, impacting water availability and reliability.
Utah faces a dry summer with low precipitation and high heat, but reservoirs are 82% higher than average. Conservation efforts continue.