Who knew? There are limits to growth in the American West
Limits to growth in the American West were always there. Now residents are having to face them.
Southwestern drought
The future of water in the U.S. West is uncertain, so planning and preparedness are critical
Water authorities in the Western U.S. don’t know what the future will bring, but they are working collaboratively and with scientific rigor to make sure they’re prepared for anything.
Understanding What the ‘New Normal’ Means for Water in the West
This year, across much of the West, particularly the Southwest, there’s little in the way of abundance. At Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the West, runoff is predicted to be only 43 percent of average. Arizona is looking at one of its lowest runoff years in history. And in New Mexico, stretches of the Rio Grande have already run dry, months ahead of normal.
Colorado River Riddles
As the temperature and population continue to rise in the southwestern United States, water becomes scarcer than ever. How did we get here?
California Experiencing Most Severe Drought Ever Recorded
One of the worst North American droughts in history could be getting a whole lot worse.
Can Austin survive the current Texas drought? Part 1
There is sound science that says there is likely to be big trouble, even in supplying Austin’s current population with enough water.
Inspiring Adaptation
From prehistoric times to the present, human societies have successfully adapted to the challenges of a changing West, including periods of severe drought, limitations created by scarce resources and shifting cultural and economic pressures.
‘The Era Of The Lawn In The West Is Over’ As Drought-Weary Cities Urge Residents To Save Water
The southwestern U.S., an already arid region of the country, has been parched by droughts over the last few years.
The rains of July
Last week I relearned an important lesson: life is a force to be reckoned with.
Drought-Stricken New Mexico Farmers Drain Aquifer To Sell Water For Fracking
The bad news is that the terrible drought in New Mexico has led some farmers to sell their water to the oil and gas industry. The worse news is that many of them are actually pumping the water out of the aquifer to do so.
Megadrought in U.S. Southwest: A Bad Omen for Forests Globally
Across the West, “megafires” have become the norm.