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The Search for Solutions to Colorado’s Water Crisis

Photo illustration by C. J. Burton Nearly half a million homes in the Centennial State could be without water by…

2 years ago

From snowpack to groundwater: Here’s a look at water supply conditions across California

The first week of February brought only modest amounts of rain and snow but despite that, California's snowpack and many…

2 years ago

Challenges of Forecasting Water Supply During Extreme Weather Events

Photo: Deep snow has blanketed the meadow where the second media snow survey of the 2023 season was held at…

2 years ago

It’s Time to Plan for Drier Western Rivers

Three recent studies highlight how climate change will jeopardize the water supply from Western rivers. The best antidote, researchers say,…

4 years ago

California hit hard as Trump weakens clean water protections

Photo: Under the new rule, the Clean Water Act’s protections would no longer apply to most small streams and wetlands,…

5 years ago