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Bracing for Another Dry Winter
The Colorado River Basin is facing another warning sign, as experts suggest that another dry winter could push the system closer to a serious storage crash. Recent reports indicate that the river’s future is being shaped by shrinking reservoir levels, uncertain runoff, growing demand, city-level water planning, and the need for better information about who […]
New Research on River Forecasts
The Colorado River Basin is entering another critical stretch as scientists, cities, water managers, and federal agencies warn that the system is still under serious pressure. Recent reports show that the crisis is not only about how much water is left in Lake Mead and Lake Powell, but also how accurately the river can be […]
Notice From The Arizona Department of Agriculture
Click the link for addtional details NWS-Media-6.3.2026-CONFIRMATION REVISED
Southwest Water Leaders Sign MOU to Explore Framework for Interstate Exchanges Ceremony highlights commitment to explore future water supply agreements across state lines
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Job Openings
Help expand energy dominance and support Tribal energy futures with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)! We are pleased to announce 23 new hiring opportunities to help support energy development and permitting at BIA, with more opportunities coming soon. All position announcements opened on 6/1/2026 and will close on Friday 6/12/2026, so act fast! We […]
Basin Brief: Cities Brace For Water Cuts
As the Colorado River talks keep going, it’s clear that the water situation is getting more serious than just state and federal meetings. Cities are getting ready for less water, local governments are tightening up on who can use the water, and there are more disagreements about groundwater. Plus, businesses are starting to see the […]
Congratulations CRIT & Parker Graduates
Last week was filled with proud moments, happy tears, and celebrations as students across the community marked important milestones in their educational journeys. The celebrations began Thursday, May 21, with the Parker Alternative Graduation ceremony that morning. Later that evening, families gathered again as students from Wallace Jr. High and Le Pera Elementary School took part in their promotion ceremonies, marking their […]
Lower Basin Proposal
Arizona, California and Nevada have put forward a new short-term Colorado River proposal aimed at protecting Lake Mead and Lake Powell while the Basin states continue working toward a longer-term agreement. The proposal comes at a critical time, as the Colorado River system continues to face worsening drought, shrinking runoff and growing pressure from cities, […]
Basin Brief May 5, 2026
Arizona, California, and Nevada have put forward a new proposal to conserve Colorado River water through 2028, offering a short-term plan meant to stabilize Lake Mead and Lake Powell while the seven Basin states continue working toward a long-term agreement. The proposal comes after more than a year of stalled negotiations and as the river […]