Several operating guidelines and agreements that govern Colorado River management are set to expire this year.

Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S., just hit its lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s. Boats, rusted debris — even human remains — are surfacing. This isn’t an isolated drought.

Satellite imagery from Landsat 1 and Landsat 9 provides a striking look at how Lake Mead has changed over the past several ...

Southern Nevada begins 2026 under Tier 1 water shortage restrictions, a challenge that’s been beaten before. In fact, water ...

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected. The initial version of the story was based on projections for “probable minimum inflow.” LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Projections for Lake Mead show the nation’s ...

"Improving Willow Beach Road will make travel safer and more comfortable," said Lake Mead superintendent Mike Gauthier.

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The National Park Service has removed an iconic speedboat that had been sticking out of Lake Mead for years. On Friday, July 25, the boat’s brief moment in the sun ended when park ...

Water in Lake Mead is on course to fall to the lowest level in recorded history by 2027, according to a recent forecast by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Water levels in the reservoir have steadily ...

Lake Powell is projected to reach a critically low water level by September 2026, triggering mandatory intervention. Reaching the 3,500-foot trigger point at Lake Powell also could significantly ...

Lake Powell is projected to fall below a critical threshold of 3,500 feet in 2026, triggering mandatory federal intervention. This intervention could involve reducing water releases to Lake Mead to ...