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Water wars: a historic agreement between Mexico and US is ramping up border tension

As climate change drives rising temperatures and changes in rainfall, Mexico and the US are in the middle of a conflict over water, putting an additional strain on their relationship.

The Conversation

Meteor impact may have triggered massive Grand Canyon landslide 56,000 years ago

A meteorite impact thousands of years ago may have triggered a landslide in the Grand Canyon and reshaped the Colorado River that runs through the national park.

Space

A meteor may have led to the formation of the Grand Canyon, new study says

The study dives into questions surrounding how and when driftwood in Stanton’s Cave in the Grand Canyon got there

The Independent UK

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Groundwater in the Colorado River basin won't run out — but eventually we won’t be able to get at it, scientists warn

The Colorado River basin has lost a Lake Mead’s worth of water in the last 20 years — and scientists say we’re passing a "critical point" where pumping groundwater will become too expensive.

LiveScience

In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use

In landlocked Arizona, where the Colorado River crisis has put water use under a microscope, a new inland desert fish farm is growing barramundi — a tropical species native to Australia

The Independent UK

Once-Dying Mexican River Delta Slowly Nursed Back To Life

It is the fruit of two decades of work by environmentalists along the lower part of the river from the US-Mexican border to the upper estuary of the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez.

Latin Times

Once-dying Mexican River Delta Slowly Nursed Back To Life

In a drought-hit Mexican border region at the center of growing competition with the United States for water, conservationists are working to bring a once-dying river delta back to life.

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US rejects Mexico’s request for water as Trump opens new battle front

State department turns down special request to supply city of Tijuana in drought-affected north for first time ever

The Guardian - US

California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms

Dry pattern seen among entire ‘lower basin’ of the Colorado River, including Arizona and desert cities such as Las Vegas

The Guardian - US

Feds outline 'necessary steps' for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet

Federal water officials have made public what they call “necessary steps” for the seven states and multiple tribes that rely on the Colorado River to meet an August 2026 deadline for deciding how to manage the waterway in the future

The Independent UK

Colorado River Water Cuts Continue Amid Long-Term Challenges

Learn about the continued water cuts from the Colorado River affecting Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico due to overuse and drought.

Top News

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government Thursday announced water cuts preserving the status quo

The Independent UK

Colorado River Negotiations: Future Water Distribution Plans

Federal government to announce water cuts on the Colorado River, impacting multiple states and stakeholders. Discussions ongoing for post-2026 water alloca...

Top News

Son of a fallen Border Patrol agent is representing the United States at this year's Paris Olympics

James Epling died in the line of duty more than 20 years ago near the town of Andrade, on the California side of the Colorado River.

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Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement

Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona

The Guardian - US

‘Water is more valuable than oil’: the corporation cashing in on America’s drought

In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town – and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away

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Should I be worried about the deadly-for-dogs parasite found in California? A vet answers

We asked a vet everything you need to know about this dangerous parasite.

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Imperial Irrigation District Delays Water Conservation Program For Fish

Imperial Irrigation District delays water conservation program to protect desert pupfish and address water scarcity in the Colorado River region.

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Deadly dog parasite found in Southern California in a 1st

A free-swimming worm that can infect and kill dogs has been found in the Colorado River near the California-Arizona border.

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As a deadline approaches, Colorado River states are still far apart on water sharing

Ahead of a deadline next week, the seven states that share the Colorado River have revealed competing plans for how the river should be managed in the future.

Top News

Western States Propose Water Cuts To Save Colorado River

Three Western states propose water cuts to preserve the Colorado River in response to ongoing drought conditions.

The Independent UK

Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River

Federal officials say that conditions have improved on the Colorado River to the point that a three-state plan to reduce water use should keep the river basin on stable footing for several years

The Conversation

The Rio Grande isn't just a border – it's a river in crisis

The Rio Grande is one of the longest rivers in North America, running some 1,900 miles (3,060 kilometers) from the Colorado Rockies southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. It provides fresh water for seven U.S. and Mexican states, and forms the border between Texas and Mexico, where it is known…

The Independent UK

Chemical treatment to be deployed against invasive fish in Colorado River

The National Park Service will renew efforts to rid an area of the Colorado River in northern Arizona of invasive fish with a chemical treatment

The Independent UK

Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here's what to expect

Federal officials this week are expected to ease water cuts for Western states reliant on the Colorado River next year

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