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Lake Mead’s outlook just went from bad to historically bad

The reservoir could drop more than 20 feet below the historic low seen in 2022, according to federal forecasters.

Feds take emergency action to keep water flowing into Lake Mead

The Trump administration will both move water into Lake Powell and reduce releases to Lake Mead after a historically low snow season for the Colorado River.

The Colorado River's last buffers: officials juggle shrinking reservoirs to avoid system collapse

Facing record-low levels in the Colorado River system, federal water managers are deliberately holding back water in Lake Powell to keep its hydroelectric turbines running even as...

Nevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River

With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced Friday that they have agreed on a water-...

Could ocean desalination help solve Las Vegas’ water woes? It might

A water transfer deal could see California leave water in Lake Mead for Nevada’s use.

California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River

Proposal includes cutbacks for three years as negotiations over future of shrinking reservoirs have been unsuccessfulThe states of California, Arizona and Nevada have proposed volu...

Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Lake Mead Near Las Vegas

A federal study has detected brain-eating amoeba in multiple locations within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area for the first time, including in popular hot springs and swimmi...

Colorado River impasse: Lower Basin states including Nevada issue new plan

A group of states that includes Nevada announced a proposal for a short-term fix in a long-running impasse over Colorado River water in the West.

Trump administration takes emergency step to sustain key Colorado River reservoir

Emergency federal actions are underway to save Lake Powell as the Colorado River crisis intensifies.

Colorado River States Clear Emergency Water Transfer as System Nears Hydropower Floor

Colorado River states approve emergency Flaming Gorge releases as Lake Powell nears hydropower thresholds, signaling deeper infrastructure constraints and looming capital investmen...

Nevada river makes ‘most endangered’ list as mining, solar threats mount

The little-known river in one of the nation’s harshest deserts is facing pressure from mining companies, solar developers and even AI data centers.

Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere

Canyons in eastern Utah will churn this spring with huge volumes of water — as much as 50,000 toilets flushing constantly at the same time — in a desperate attempt to maintain elec...

Phoenix and Tucson create emergency water reserve, anticipating Colorado River cuts

Phoenix and Tucson create emergency water reserve, anticipating Colorado River cuts Diana Ionescu Sun, 05/03/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image...

California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River

California, Arizona and Nevada announced the three states have negotiated a plan for larger water cutbacks along the shrinking Colorado River.

Nevada agencies clash in court over water rights tied to rural fish hatchery

In an unusual lawsuit between two Nevada agencies, a judge could resolve a water rights dispute that could imperil a state-run fish hatchery.

Heat death of Lake Mead hiker leaves painful scars a year later

A casual outing for a New York visitor turned into a full-scale search-and-rescue operation. She didn’t make it.

Denver Water to Empty Massive Reservoir to Save Millions of Gallons from Evaporation

Fremont & Main, 1972. View from the pool at Union Plaza hotel.

Fremont & Main, 1972. View from the pool at Union Plaza hotel.

How the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt

Record low winter snows mean insufficient water in the Colorado River. Here's how a city that's first in line to be cut off is handling it.