U.S. West Prepares for Possible First Water Shortage Declaration
Federal officials use the forecast released each August to make decisions about how to allocate river water.
Lake Mead
U.S. Congress Approves Colorado River Drought Plan
The agreement runs through 2026.
Vital U.S. Reservoir OK for Now, But Shortages Loom
The report increases the pressure on seven U.S. states that rely on the river to finish a long-delayed contingency plan for a shortage.