Western states agree to Colorado River water-sharing agreement
The governors of Arizona, California and Nevada have announced a historic water-sharing agreement.
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USDA Update – May 23, 2023
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Utah Governor orders state agencies to step up water conservation efforts
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order in hopes of increasing the state's drought resiliency.
USDA Update – May 9, 2023
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
April 2023 Arkansas River Report
April 2023 Arkansas River Basin condition report.
Epic snow from all those atmospheric rivers in the West is starting to melt, and the flood danger is rising
There is a lot of snow in the Sierra Nevada, and it is going to come off the mountains at some point.
Experts discuss Nevada's snowpack, climate challenges
Scientists and experts are looking at the state of Nevada's snowpack and what it means for the state's landscapes in the foreseeable future.
The Colorado River drought crisis: 5 essential reads
A 23-year western drought has drastically shrunk the Colorado River, which provides water for drinking and irrigation for Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California and two states in Mexico.
New Mexico ag workers monitor priorities in 2023 Farm Bill
Many farmers and ranchers in drought-ridden New Mexico are making improvements to their irrigation systems this spring, while also keeping an eye on the 2023 Farm Bill.
High fire danger spans 7 states, including Colorado
For eight of the past 11 days, high fire danger has plagued eastern Colorado. Friday, six other states are facing similar risks.
