August saw above-average rainfall in parts of the southwest, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and the trend brought by monsoon weather is expected to continue.
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Two reservoirs in Colorado's Great Plains Reservoir system are expected to go dry, prompting a fish salvage alert from the State's Parks and Wildlife department.
The drought has caused tinderbox like conditions in the southwest's forests, yet some behave irresponsibly anyway.
The Department of Interior announced this week that organizations in a dozen states and Puerto Rico will receive funding for projects designed to safeguard water supplies. A significant portion of...
The Great Salt Lake continues to drop to record-breaking levels
Utah's Great Salt Lake continues to shrink, breaking historic records. Officials are calling for urgent action.
An unusual La Niña pattern will result in more drought in the southwest. The event is expected to continue for the third year in a row.