Faced with a third year of drought, California is decreasing State Water Project deliveries to just 5% of requested supplies and regulating groundwater in medium to high priority basins.
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Faced with ongoing drought, California is imposing water restrictions that come with fines to penalize consumers who waste water.
Faced with the ongoing drought, Arizona may tap into desalination projects to augment its water supply. Proposals include an agreement with Mexico and desalinating local groundwater supply.
Is hydropower production sustainable in the drought-stricken West?
Lake Powell's water levels continue to drop and have dipped past a buffer meant to protect hydropower generation. Many worry whether hydroelectric power generation is sustainable at Glen Canyon Dam.
The Great Salt Lake is almost half the size it used to be, thanks to drought and other factors. There are concerns that it will continue to dry up.
3525 feet is an important number for Lake Powell's water level, and the level is expected to temporarily drop below 3525 feet in the near future. This summer could spell bigger problems as levels...