Good morning!
I’m Lacy McKay.
and it’s Water Wednesdays on KSJD’s Outdoor Report.
Ocean and atmospheric conditions in the tropical Pacific remained ENSO-neutral through June, with near-average sea surface temperatures and only weak subsurface anomalies. Winds showed typical ENSO-neutral patterns, and convection stayed active over Indonesia. NOAA says there’s a 56% chance neutral conditions continue into late summer. However, some models suggest La Niña could develop by fall, though it may be short-lived.
The Dolores River is at 1 and a half feet deep as it runs through Rico, and about 2 and a half feet deep as it runs through Dolores. Lost Canyon Creek is at just under 1 and a half feet deep. The La Plata River is running at around 3 and a quarter feet deep.
Finally, Lawmakers from Colorado and New Mexico have introduced the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act, a bill aimed at expanding water infrastructure in Native communities. Nearly half of households on tribal lands lack reliable access to clean water or sanitation. The legislation would invest billions over five years through agencies like the Indian Health Service and the USDA to help close that gap and fulfill long-standing federal obligations.
That’s the KSJD Outdoor Report for today.
And remember, water is life here in the Four Corners.
