Hoover Dam output could drop 40 percent under new plan to beat drought

Hoover Dam’s power output could drop 40 percent this year under new plans to balance out record low snowpack - Federal ...
The Desert Review

Lower Basin states propose major Colorado River savings plan

In a significant development for Colorado River management, the Lower Basin states of Arizona, California, and Nevada, on May ...

California, Arizona and Nevada have a new plan to share the Colorado River

California, Arizona and Nevada -- have a new proposal for sharing its water while policymakers work on a long-term plan.

Critics question feds’ plans for future of Colorado River: In years of severe drought, ‘the system is failing’

We’re not looking at an incremental step here,” said Brad Udall of Colorado State University. “We’re looking at a complete ...
Sierra Sun Times

With the Lowest Winter Snowpack on Record, Reclamation Acts to Protect Colorado River System During Historic Drought

Lake Mead NPS The prolonged drought combined with the lowest winter snowpack on record is requiring swift actions to protect this vital water system April 20, 2026 - WASHINGTON — Long-term drought ...
Sierra Sun Times

California and National Drought Summary for April 28, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 60% of State Abnormally Dry, a 5% Decre…

April 30, 2026 - Rain continued to bypass the central and southern High Plains, leaving rangeland, pastures, and winter wheat ...
The Aspen Times

Bureau of Reclamation makes preparations to keep Lake Powell afloat amid dire drought conditions in Colorado River basin

With a historic drought hitting the Colorado River basin, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is making preparations to slow releases from the river’s largest reservoir while increasing withdrawals from an ...