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15 million people rely on the Rio Grande — in 2 years, it may run dry
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (341+ words) September 9, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT The Rio Grande is one of the most threatened rivers in the country, even more so than the Colorado River. | Hawk Eye Drone Sam Sandoval Solís, a professor at the University of California, Davis, said there is…...
Feds say Arizona, California and Nevada must cut Colorado River water use by 1.25 million acre-feet
2+ week, 6+ day ago (399+ words) August 25, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT A dried up section of Lake Powell, which has hit record-low water levels. | Lisa Parsons Amid an ongoing drought and record-low water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the Colorado River’s largest reservoirs, the Bureau of…...
5 books to contextualize America’s public land tempest
3+ week, 1+ day ago (386+ words) August 23, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT At a time when America’s public land is under continuous threat from the federal government, it is more important than ever to understand its history. Dillon Osleger, scientist, environmental advocate and author, shared with Alta's Elizabeth Casillas…...
Why a Colorado River water conservation agreement is so hard to reach
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1434+ words) As the nation's two largest reservoirs hit their lowest levels on record, what would it take to avert the crisis? An expert weighs in. August 21, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT Lake Mead's low water levels, seen from the Hoover Dam. | Christopher Moswitzer This…...