Forecasts keep going from bad to worse for water in the West, and a new report released Friday brought more bad news for the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 2026, water flowing into Lake Mead is projected to be at least 10.8 degrees F warmer than usual by the end of fall, posing a ...

Rising temperatures in Lake Mead are straining southern Nevada’s water treatment systems and could disrupt Hoover Dam hydropower if heat persists, according to a recent report. The Colorado River ...

The National Park Service has announced an $8.66 million, five-year project to address the surge of illegal roads and off-road vehicle trails at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA). Lake Mead ...

After more than a century of use powering 7 state economies, the Colorado River is running out of water.

Lake Mead and Lake Powell could be in for a tough year, with the latest estimates of Colorado's snowpack providing underwhelming reading. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National ...

The agreements propping up Lake Mead and Lake Powell expire in 2026, and negotiations for new agreements have stalled. The Trump administration's lack of clear direction and delay in appointing a ...

The pendulum is swinging wildly on federal funding for Lake Mead conservation efforts, creating uncertainty for water users. This uncertainty could jeopardize agreements to conserve water in Lake Mead ...

Lake Mead is the foundation for life in Southern Nevada, but it’s clearer than ever that the Colorado River system is headed for turbulence. In addition to water, time is in short supply to strike a ...