In a major escalation of tensions, Nevada’s water managers are bringing the fight over the Colorado River to the courtroom. Experts have warned against it for years.
Lake Mead/Hoover Dam
The Clark County coroner’s office said it is investigating the identity of the person and their cause of death.
Nevada’s lead Colorado River negotiator said he’s still going to bat for the state behind the scenes as water managers await a final word from the Trump administration.
For a few hours on Friday, the reservoir that provides nearly all of Southern Nevada’s drinking water dipped to its lowest level ever since it was filled in the 1930s.
The federal government’s plan for Lake Mead has riled up Nevada officials who have vowed to protect the state’s water rights should a lawsuit become necessary.
The reservoir that is Southern Nevada’s main water supply may plunge up to 29 feet below its all-time low set in 2022.
The reservoir could drop more than 20 feet below the historic low seen in 2022, according to federal forecasters.
California, Arizona and Nevada are coming forward with short-term water cuts. In the same vein, they call for the Upper Basin to agree to them, too.
Reduced flows could nearly halve Hoover Dam’s hydropower capacity as soon as this fall, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.
In a visit to Las Vegas, the Trump administration cabinet member spoke about data centers, polluted brownfields and more.
The seven states that share the Colorado River will miss another deadline from the Trump administration to cut a 20-year deal assigning shortages among them. It’s unclear what happens next.
It’s one of the most popular trails within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and thanks to a generous grant, will soon be receiving a makeover.
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