Water & Drought

A historically dry and warm winter across Colorado is raising concerns about irrigation water supplies heading into the 2026 growing season, with reduced allocations expected for local farmers.

Rain Enhancement Technologies, a private company, is testing a different approach to cloud seeding at a couple of project sites in the Rocky Mountains. The method is known as ionization cloud seeding and doesn't use silver iodide.

Leaders from the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs urging approval of the Northern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement. The agreement would resolve long-standing water claims and fund infrastructure to deliver reliable water to communities across northern Arizona.

A little more than an inch of precipitation fell on Cortez in February. And about three dozen people convened in Cortez’s Veterans Park on Sunday for what was called an Angry Knit-In.

The sluggish Colorado River negotiations have entered a new phase: Long and fiery letter writing.

Colorado's state climatologist said long-range forecasts are also not signaling a 'Miracle March.'

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun selling 2026–2027 fishing licenses and is inviting anglers to a public meeting in Granby as regional snowpack sits well below average.

Rep. Jeff Hurd answered questions on energy, immigration, voting laws and Colorado River water policy during a tele-town hall with thousands of constituents.

The seven states that rely on the Colorado River need to figure out who will take cuts to water usage as climate change worsens drought in the basin. The federal government needs to start an environmental review process in order to have any new operating guidelines in place by October.

A new AI-powered map reveals the most detailed picture yet of groundwater across the United States, showing how much water lies underground and where it may help guide conservation and planning.