Lake Mead makes an unexpected gain, stashing water that wasn’t needed during California rains. A deal appears to be far off as Colorado River officials finish meetings in Las Vegas.
Lake Mead rose 3 feet above projections in December after California rains, offering brief relief amid a water crisis.
At a key meeting to discuss the river's future management, federal officials lay out tools for dealing with falling reservoir levels.
A U.S. Bureau of Reclamation forecast predicted Lake Mead's water level would hit its lowest level in recorded history by 2027.
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, could drop to its lowest level ever by 2027. This would threaten water supplies for 25 million people in the Southwest. The U.S. Bureau of ...
Recent forecasts from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation predict that Lake Mead could reach its lowest recorded water level by 2027. This alarming projection highlights the impact of rising temperatures ...
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As Labor Day weekend visitors enjoy Lake Mead's recreational opportunities, they're witnessing a stark reminder of the ongoing water crisis gripping the Southwest. The reservoir's ...
California’s 2025 draw on Lake Mead is projected to reach just 3.76 million acre-feet—the smallest volume since 1949—even as the state’s population has grown significantly, the Colorado River Board of ...