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Apr 28, 2022
New water restrictions in California show just how bad the Western drought is
By limiting outdoor watering, SoCal water officials hope to avoid future water shortages.
Jul 28, 2021
40 million Americans depend on two reservoirs that just hit record lows
The Colorado River's Lake Powell and Lake Mead reservoirs haven't been this low since they were first filled up.
Jun 11, 2014
Last Straw: How The Fortunes Of Las Vegas Will Rise Or Fall With Lake Mead
Next year, a new tunnel under Lake Mead will begin delivering water to Las Vegas. The project is massive, expensive, politically fraught—and a harbinger of things to come.
Mar 19, 2014
Colorado River Delta To Get Colorado River Water For First Time In Years
U.S. and Mexican officials have agreed to release a little bit of water to restore some of the delta habitat.
Feb 27, 2008
Controlled Flood in the Grand Canyon Planned For Next Month
The flooding aims to help restore the Colorado River ecosystem to its pre-dam conditions, but many remain skeptical of the plan
