The Colorado River water crisis isn't hitting everyone equally—century-old water laws mean that some communities face existential threats while others remain secure: these tensions are the heart of ...

Extended warm weather across the Colorado River basin could reduce the amount of water delivered during spring runoff to a third of normal, according to federal forecasters.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Colorado River curves around Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona. Photo: Pixabay / Pexels. (The Center Square) - Officials ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A group of experts says Western states urgently need to cut water use to avert a deepening crisis on the Colorado ...

Indigenous tribes are the heart and soul of cultural preservation. It's through these communities that knowledge of ancient practices or natural resources is passed down to future generations. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mandatory cuts in Arizona’s Colorado River supplies will remain in place through 2026, federal water managers said Aug. 15, ...

The Colorado River basin spans parts of California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, and serves over 40 million people across the seven states, 30 tribes and Mexico. (Photo by ...

The future of the Colorado River — a vital water source for 80% of Central and Southern Arizona — is more uncertain than ever. The seven Colorado River Basin states and the federal government have ...

Negotiators from seven Western states missed a crucial deadline Tuesday to reach a consensus on dividing up water from the Colorado River. The states are negotiating new guidelines for how the federal ...