Water & Drought

Water experts gathered at the University of Colorado, Boulder for talks about the future of the Colorado River. Top policymakers were notably absent.

This week’s Water Wednesday Outdoor Report highlights the latest local water levels at McPhee Reservoir and the Dolores River—and shares findings from a major new study. Researchers found that when heatwaves and drought overlap, the risk of death for people with respiratory conditions like COPD increases significantly. Learn how drought compounds heat-related health threats and why future climate alerts may need to adapt.Listen now and stay safe, Four Corners.