Thanks to a hotter climate, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is rethinking the type of data used for its water supply forecasts. Rather than relying on historical patterns, the...
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The mountain community of Pine-Strawberry, a destination for Arizona tourists and vacationers, may be running out of water. Drought, aging infrastructure and too much groundwater pumping are...
Following a dry winter, drought conditions persist in Wyoming, making life challenging for ranchers.
California’s below-average snowpack means another year of drought
California's dismal snowpack is leading to concerns about the state's water resources. The state faces its third year of drought, with some restrictions already in place.
Seawater desalination is seriously considered as a measure to counter the serious drought problems facing the Western states. But others are advocating "mini" desalination plants that will clean up...
NOAA's 2020 spring outlook published earlier this month projects nearly 60% of the continental U.S. experiencing minor to exceptional drought conditions. Western states will continue to be hard hit.