Group says farm programs fail to address Colorado River drought
The Environmental Working Group says federal farm programs fall short in helping farmers in the Colorado River Basin adapt to drought and climate change.
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Drought conditions and hot weather outlook for early June 2024
Heavy rainfall has improved drought conditions in parts of the West, while a heat wave and above-normal temperatures are expected in California and the Southwest.
Despite recent wet winters, Arizona faces a hot, dry summer and below-average water year due to an impending La Niña.
Drought conditions worsen in parts of the Colorado River Basin
The April 23, 2024, U.S. Drought Monitor report shows mixed drought conditions in the Colorado River Basin, with improvements in some states but a worsening situation in others.
Arizona senators sponsor the Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act to increase water storage and security in Arizona amid severe drought conditions.
$29.7 million allocated for Upper Colorado River Basin states
The Department of the Interior is investing funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support drought planning initiatives in the Upper Colorado River Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico,...