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Powell and Mead Water Reduced by 15% to Deal with Drought

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022— As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact communities across the West, the Department of the Interior t

May 4, 20220519

Reclamation Puts Arizona Ahead of Nevada in Water Allocations.

SALT LAKE CITY – Yesterday, The Bureau of Reclamation today announced two separate urgent drought response actions that will help prop up Lake Powell

November 6, 202101449

It’s Time to Drain Lake Powell

By Peter Deneen at Gizmodo Nearly 25 years later, the campaign to bypass Glen Canyon Dam has never been stronger. Now may seem like an odd time to m

July 27, 202102496

On the Water Front: The Fiery Sprawl

Wildfires and water shortages have become part of the tragic reality of life in the American West. New York City isn’t used to smelling wildfire smoke

June 24, 202101913

Biden Picks Nevada Native As Water Commissioner

CARSON CITY — Last Friday, President Joe Biden nominated Nevada native Camille Touton, an experienced congressional water adviser, as the next commi

December 20, 202012057

Uncertainty Drive Water Planning Along The Colorado River, Authorities Say

Balancing growth with climate change and the economic impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic creates a high-level of uncertainty for water planners