Water woes: Colorado River getting less snow, sending projections for Lake Mead lower

Forecasts keep going from bad to worse for water in the West, and a new report released Friday brought more bad news for the ...

Lake Mead’s outlook just got even worse. Here’s how low it’s projected to go

Lake Mead is headed for an even more concerning, record-low level near the end of 2027, according to projections from federal forecasters released Friday. In November 2027, the reservoir is likely to ...

Lake Mead Fish Hatchery helping to rebuild endangered species in Colorado River

Wildlife officials are just weeks away from turning the water on at the Lake Mead Fish Hatchery, a facility that had to abandon raising trout as water levels dropped at the nation's largest reservoir.
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What if Lake Mead sinks another 20 ft? Experts lay out the fallout

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 ...