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.
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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.
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.