Reclamation: Dry conditions expected on Rio Grande this spring
The Bureau of Reclamation anticipates a dry spring on the Rio Grande due to low snowpack, but is implementing strategies to manage water resources and minimize the impact of the ongoing drought.
Drought persists in Colorado River Basin’s Four Corner states
Drought persists in Colorado River Basin despite recent storms, with some hope for relief from late-season precipitation.
Utah State University researchers explore Colorado River issues
Utah researchers explore new strategies to combat severe droughts and manage declining Colorado River flows for sustainable water use.
Fifth National Climate Assessment coincides with historic funding
Coinciding with the release of the Fifth Annual Climate Assessment, additional funds for western water projects are announced.
There is good news in California, where the drought monitor shows the state to be free from drought.
Utah State University’s Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air issued its report to lawmakers, finding that over half of Utahans surveyed were concerned about water issues.
