The Arizona State Water Director says a drop in water elevation at Lake Mead could cut Hoover Dam's Generation 80%.

Lake Mead and Lake Powell -- are facing potentially record-low water levels in the coming months due to a snow drought that impacted much of the West over the winter season, projections from the U.S.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its August 2025 24-Month Study, setting operating conditions for the Colorado River system at a time when Lake Mead’s elevation remains well below historical ...

While seasonal dips are normal this time of year, the reservoir is about 10 feet lower than it was at this same time last year. As of Monday, Lake Mead's elevation clocked in at 1,059 feet, while Lake ...

Lake Mead, Southern Nevada’s largest water source, could fall below historic lows by mid-2027, according to a recent projection by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The water resource management agency ...

Lake Mead is again under scrutiny as new federal projections warn of worsening water conditions at the nation’s largest reservoir.

Bathtub rings lay exposed like ribs of the emaciated Lake Mead, a small snapshot of how climate change and a persisting drought have taken their toll on the Colorado River. With water levels ...

Five U.S. Bureau of Reclamation conservation agreements targeting California farmers were signed on Wednesday with a big intended impact. “These ‘bucket one’ agreements celebrated today will ...