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link to Snowpack boosted to 105% of normal in Colorado River Basin

Snowpack boosted to 105% of normal in Colorado River Basin

There's good news in the Colorado River Basin, with snowpack levels slightly above normal.

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link to Lake Mead’s rise may not end water crisis

Lake Mead’s rise may not end water crisis

The water level in Lake Mead is steadily rising, with the lake back up to 1,075 feet, but negotiations for a Colorado River plan remain uncertain.

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link to Historic deal conserves 100,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water

Historic deal conserves 100,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water

The federal government and the Imperial Irrigation District of California reach an agreement for the conservation of 100,000 acre-feet in Lake Mead, boosting Colorado River water supply and a...

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link to Feds less optimistic about Lake Mead water levels

Feds less optimistic about Lake Mead water levels

Lake Mead's water level is forecasted to hit a historic low by 2025, despite recent efforts to stabilize the region's major reservoirs.

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Administration announces next steps for Colorado River Basin

The Biden-Harris administration is developing new guidelines for the Colorado River system to enhance water security, with public input and significant investments in water infrastructure, as the...

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link to Good News: Lake Powell and Lake Mead to operate under improved conditions

Good News: Lake Powell and Lake Mead to operate under improved conditions

The Bureau of Reclamation's latest 24-Month Study reveals Lake Mead will operate under a Level 1 Shortage Condition in 2024, an improvement from the previous Level 2, while Lake Powell will operate...

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  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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