Despite full reservoirs, Utah's low soil moisture raises concerns for next year's water supply. Officials urge conservation amid uncertain conditions.
Tag: drought
Record heat intensifies drought in Colorado River Basin states; severe conditions expand in Arizona, California, and Wyoming, says October 10 report.
Aggressive new agreements signed to save Colorado River water
U.S. launches major effort to conserve Colorado River, signing deals to save over 790,000 acre-feet amid historic drought using Biden's Investing in America funds.
Proposed legislation will help rural and Tribal communities access federal funds for water projects by creating so-called "navigators."
Governor Newsom lifts the drought emergency in 19 counties, while keeping it in 39, as California shifts focus to long-term water resilience and recovery efforts.
Reservoirs across the US are facing longer and more severe periods of low storage, impacting water availability and reliability.