Southwest

Drought Forces Hard Choices for Farmers and Ranchers in the Southwest

Large reservoirs have buffered urban areas in the Southwest from the worst of the year’s dry conditions, but rural farmers…

6 years ago

United States: Water deficits to diminish in the SW, surpluses ahead for FL

United States: Water deficits to diminish in the Southwest, surpluses ahead for Florida The Big Picture The 12-month forecast indicates…

6 years ago

The water war that will decide the fate of 1 in 8 Americans

Education Images/UIG via Getty Images Lake Mead is the country’s biggest reservoir of water. Think of it as the savings…

6 years ago

In water-scarce Southwest, ancient irrigation system disrupts big agriculture

Water in the American Southwest has never been abundant. Its availability fluctuates depending on conditions like drought and mountain snowpack…

7 years ago