drought

As Scarcity Worsens, Mississippi River Users Seek Protective Compact

Looking ahead toward the future for one of the country’s most iconic rivers, officials have taken steps to better protect…

3 years ago

Groundwater recharge: farm groups laud LandFlex grants

State awards $17 million for groundwater sustainability projects. Photo: Groundwater recharge projects are among those supported by California's LandFlex program.…

3 years ago

B.C. drought: ‘If you’re using water you don’t need right now, it’s cutting into your food security’

Photo: Amid a B.C.-wide drought, two corn plants in an Abbotsford field struggle to survive. Farmers face crop loss, feed…

3 years ago

Here’s how much Lake Mead could rise after an epic winter and new water cuts

Photo: Intake towers for the Hoover Dam rise above the surface of Lake Mead in April 2023. Will Lanzoni/CNN Lake…

3 years ago

Incredible images show DRAMATIC change in water levels at California’s Lake Oroville — at 100% capacity compared to drought of 2021

One of the most important reservoirs on the West Coast is now sitting at 100 percent capacity after spending years…

3 years ago