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  • Lake Mead’s sacrifice to prop up Lake Powell shown in poor outlook
  • Lake Mead appears headed for trouble
  • Another state to intervene in Nevada’s legal fight with the feds over Lake Mead

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reviewjournal.com /1 month ago

Lake Mead’s sacrifice to prop up Lake Powell shown in poor outlook

While Lake Mead continues its march toward the bottom, forecasters predict that Lake Powell will be able to recover its storage to protect infrastructure.

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Lake Mead appears headed for trouble

LAS VEGAS — The ramifications of propping up Lake Powell at Lake Mead’s expense are on full display in the federal government’s latest numbers for the two reservoirs along the Colo...

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reviewjournal.com /1 week ago

Another state to intervene in Nevada’s legal fight with the feds over Lake Mead

The federal government’s plan to slash the Colorado River allocations of Nevada, California and Arizona still remains unpopular amid historic drought.

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reviewjournal.com /5 days ago

As Lake Mead sinks, Southern Nevada experts outline solutions to water crisis

As Colorado River cuts loom, Southern Nevada water experts say conservation, recycling and other costly investments could help secure the region’s water future.

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sciencedaily.com /1 month ago

One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low

Lake Powell has fallen to its lowest level on record after an exceptionally dry and warm winter left the Colorado River Basin with little mountain snow to melt. Lake Mead also reac...

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sciencedaily.com /1 month ago

New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1.4% full

Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico’s largest reservoir, plunged to just 1.4 percent capacity in July 2026 after years of extreme drought and record early snowmelt. The dramatic d...

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csmonitor.com /2 weeks ago

Low water levels, high demand force a reckoning for the Colorado River

Lake Powell and the Colorado River are facing historically low water levels, threatening the supply for millions of people as authorities search for solutions.

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grist.org /1 month ago

Nevada preached peace on the Colorado River. Now it’s suing to protect its water.

The state’s lawsuit claims the federal government’s plan for the river could strip Las Vegas of two-thirds of its water supply.

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ksn.com /2 weeks ago

Lake Mead's treasure: B-29 Superfortress getting closer to surface as lake drops

The B-29 has been down there since July 21, 1948, when a faulty altimeter caused the crew to crash into the water.

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planetizen.com /3 days ago

‘No state has sacrificed more:’ Arizona joins Nevada, sues feds over Colorado River plan

‘No state has sacrificed more:’ Arizona joins Nevada, sues feds over Colorado River plan Zachary Whalen Wed, 10/21/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image...

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enr.com /1 month ago

Mesa Approves $3B Legacy Park Under Strict Desert Water Rules

While Phase 1 is a $1-billion build heading toward a 2029 completion, the city of Mesa is legally blocking the developer from using municipal water to fill a centerpiece 10-acre ac...

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lasvegassun.com /1 week ago

Virginia Tech researchers reveal accelerating groundwater depletion across the Colorado River Basin

The researchers estimated the Upper Colorado River Basin lost about 4.6 trillion gallons of groundwater during the drought that spanned water years 2020 through 2022. The Lower Bas...

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scitechdaily.com /1 month ago

New Mexico’s Largest Reservoir Was Nearly Full. Now It’s at 1.4%

New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunged to just 1.4 percent capacity in July 2026, revealing the dramatic impact of prolonged drought and record early snowmelt. NASA is using satell...

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theguardian.com /1 week ago

Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River

Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water suppliesArizona has joined Nevada in its legal battle against the Trump administration’s propose...

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scitechdaily.com /1 week ago

Lake Powell Just Hit Its Lowest Level Ever

Snow drought and record warmth have pushed Lake Powell to its lowest level on record, deepening pressure on the Colorado River system. Snow drought and exceptional warmth across th...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Nevada sues feds to block Colorado River cuts

Nevada sues feds to block Colorado River cuts Zachary Whalen Wed, 08/26/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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latimes.com /2 days ago

Hiltzik: The Arizona-Nevada-California water war is heating up, and all three states will end up parched

Arizona and Nevada are claiming their rights to water from the Colorado River, but there simply isn't enough to meet their demands.

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reviewjournal.com /1 month ago

EDITORIAL: Colorado River plan would leave Nevada up a paddle without a creek

A lawsuit won’t refill the Colorado River but it could keep Nevada from being left high and dry.

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wattsupwiththat.com /1 month ago

Colorado River Crisis Brings Major Cuts for California, Nevada, and Arizona

But precipitation alone will not solve a crisis worsened by decades of over-allocation, political procrastination, and an aversion to building the reservoirs, recharge projects, an...

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cbsnews.com /1 week ago

Body found in barrel at Lake Mead identified as Arkansas man

The discovery of the barrel by boaters in May 2022 sparked memories of the city's mob era, which lasted from the 1940s to the mid-1980s.

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fortune.com /1 month ago

The mayor of this desert city likens the U.S. West’s water crisis to planning for a meteor. ‘You can see it coming, but...

Under the Bureau of Reclamation’s plan, California, Nevada and Arizona will collectively reduce water use by 1.25 million acre-feet.

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reviewjournal.com /1 month ago

LETTER: Nevada sues over water cuts

A desalination plant partnered with Mexico in the Sea of Cortez, plus a huge snowpack in the Colorado Rockies both offer more hope for water than a premature lawsuit.

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gothamist.com /2 weeks ago

NYC weighs expanding upstate reservoir following drought

The Cannonsville Reservoir. The Delaware River Basin Commission is evaluating options to increase water storage, including expanding a reservoir in New York City. [ more › ]

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lasvegassun.com /1 month ago

Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals.

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