3 states would face Colorado River water cuts under federal plan
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
Drought In America
Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as government threatens major cuts
It's a moment of reckoning in the drought-stricken West as seven states can't agree on how to share the rapidly shrinking water supply.
The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
Wet weather in West will bring drought relief
NOAA's U.S. spring outlook predicts more wet weather will help improve the severe drought across the Western United States. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
Some California regions now free of drought after recent rain and snow
While this is welcome news to residents, the U.S. Drought Monitor warns that the state is not in the clear when it comes to the water supply.
Drought disrupts "irreplaceable" Mississippi River shipping corridor
The drought is expected to last through January, threatening the critical supply chain.
Mississippi River's low water level reveals shipwreck, apparently a ferry
The wreck, on the muddy shoreline near downtown Baton Rouge, La., is the latest discovery resulting from a severe drought's impact on water levels in many regions.
A startup is "growing" water for drought-parched California
"This is game-changing," said CEO of company that creates drinkable water from processed produce.
Lake Mead's water level has never been lower. Here's what that means.
A 22-year mega-drought has caused elevation to drop along the Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people in the U.S. and Mexico.
California governor announces aggressive plan to boost water supply
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California is expected to lose 10% of its water supply by 2040.
Californians could face mandatory water cuts amid drought
Newsom is urging local water agencies to ramp up their conservation messaging to avoid the need for mandatory restrictions.
Lake Powell is vanishing with drought — but it's bringing a canyon back to life
The nation's second largest reservoir, which provides water to millions of people, is just 24% full.
Bodies surfacing in Lake Mead recall mob's time in Las Vegas
"I would be willing to bet there are going to be a few more bodies," a UNLV history professor said after the discovery of two sets of human remains.
Barrel containing human remains discovered in Lake Mead
The barrel might have been visible due to Lake Mead's low water level from ongoing drought.
Southern Californians ordered to cut water use amid drought
Southern California's water supplier has taken the unprecedented step of ordering millions of people to cut their outdoor watering to one day a week.
Drought-stricken California imposes new round of water cuts
Water agencies that serve 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland will get just 5% of what they've requested this year.
La Niña expected to bring warmer-than-average winter to parts of U.S.
This winter may be warmer and drier than usual for some parts of the U.S., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
California records driest year since 1924
Experts have compared the past year to California's massive drought of 1977.
Massive Caldor Fire nearly half contained
Nearly 1,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire near Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border, including 776 homes.
Cuts in Colorado River water supply will hit Arizona hardest
"It used to be called the Nile of the West, which is almost impossible to believe these days," said one water policy expert.
California tourist town running out of water amid drought
The wells that Mendocino, California, depends on are drying up amid a devastating drought in the state.
17 million salmon will be released into S.F. bay in bid to save species
Commercial and recreational salmon fishing generates more than $900 million annually for California.
"Mega-drought" depletes system that provides water to 40 million
Water levels at Lake Mead, the rapidly-depleting reservoir at Hoover Dam, may force the federal government to make a drastic and historic decision affecting Southwest farmers.
Sinking of Calif.'s San Joaquin Valley seen from space
The valley is sinking because of the pumping of groundwater from underground reservoirs, a byproduct of California's severe drought
Amid drought, feds pessimistic for Lake Mead's future
The Colorado River reservoir - which supplies water to communities from Nevada to Arizona - is severely affected by drought
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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Europe sees total solar eclipse
