September 11, 2026 1:07 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
September 11, 2026 1:07 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ

Western Water Reliability Tested as Lake Mead Falls and Groundwater Pressures Rise

Water planning in the West is becoming less about one reservoir or one shortage rule and more about whether communities have the legal tools, infrastructure, and storage to manage a drier future. Aug. 10 reporting continued to focus on Lake Mead after the reservoir reached its lowest level ever recorded. CBS 5 Arizona’s Family reported […]

Lake Mead Hits Record Low as Colorado River Negotiations Intensify

On August 7th, reports along the basin were mostly about Lake Mead’s record-low level becoming the clearest sign yet that the Colorado River negotiations are no longer just about future planning. CNN reported that Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, reached a new record low. The reservoir is a key part of the Colorado River […]