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No short-term answers to problem of drought, experts say
State and federal officials told a Senate panel Wednesday that there may be long-term solutions to the historic drought gripping the West, and the water shortages that come with it, but that the short-term outlook remains grim....
'Bold actions' needed as Colorado River levels fall faster than expected
New projections show that Lake Mead and Lake Powell could reach “critically low reservoir elevations” sooner than expected, spurring experts to say that “bold actions” will be needed to change course....
Mesa sees water cost increases amid drought
Those following the drought and the drying up of the Colorado River, which provides more than half of Mesa’s water, may not be surprised that diminishing supply has prices spiking....
Reclamation releases updated projections of Colorado River system conditions
The Bureau of Reclamation today released updated modeling projections of major reservoir levels within the Colorado River system over the next five years. These projections are used by Reclamation and water users in the basin for future wat...
Peoria assures residents city is prepared for drought
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation declared a Tier I Colorado River water shortage, leaving many Peoria residents questioning what this means for their water supply. ...