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California Water Crisis: In-depth look at Colorado River water use Rob McMillan traveled to the Colorado River to track where the water is going. His journey begins at Lake Mead, Nevada.
The Colorado River Basin has seen an extensive loss of groundwater loss over two decades, with more than half of the loss being in Arizona, according to a new map drawn from NASA satellite data.
Mississippi River water levels have reached new record lows from Missouri to Arkansas, preventing shipments of grain and other important goods from making their way downriver during one of the ...
And it would be a major blow to those cities; 90% of Las Vegas’ water supply comes from the river, while Phoenix’s water supply is about 40% Colorado River water, for example.
After a year of heated disputes over Colorado River water usage cutbacks, the seven states that depend on it for survival have agreed to a consensus-based plan submitted by the three Lower Basin st… ...
The lowest water levels in the Mississippi River in a decade, caused by a severe Midwest drought, have closed the vital channel to barge traffic at a crucial time of the year for the transport of ...
Energy & Environment Interior imposes limited water cuts, but lets Colorado River negotiations go into overtime “Without prompt, responsive actions and investments now, the Colorado River and ...
Learn crucial water safety tips from a harrowing float trip on the American River, including life jacket advice and lessons shared by a Sacramento rescue story.
The $23.3 million project, funded by Water Resource’s Capital Improvement fund, will include new and enhanced infrastructure to make the Mills River WTP more resilient.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As summer temperatures rise across Tennessee, many residents are heading to local waterways to cool off. But before jumping in, health experts recommend checking water quality ...