Science Jul 31 Western states face more water cutbacks as Colorado River shrinks By Kate Tobin, Azhar Merchant, Miles O'Brien
Science Jul 10 Watch 7:25 Dry winter leaves farmers along Colorado River facing greater water shortages This past winter was an extraordinarily dry one in the western U.S. A lack of snowpack that normally feeds the Colorado River has only deepened the impact of a drought affecting tens of millions in seven states and Mexico. Accelerated… By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin
Nation Jun 13 Watch 9:01 U.S. accuses Mexico of stealing water from Texas farmers as climate strains resources President Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions against Mexico this year, claiming the country violated a treaty and is stealing water from Texas farmers. It's part of a dispute over shared water in the Rio Grande River and its tributaries. A… By Mary Fecteau, Sam Lane, Julia Galiano-Rios, Stephanie Sy
Politics Jan 24 Trump criticizes California water policy before touring LA fire damage President Donald Trump has used social media and interviews to accuse the state of sending too much water to the Pacific Ocean instead of south toward Los Angeles and highlighted how some hydrants ran dry in the early hours of… By Amy Taxin, Associated Press
Politics Dec 07 U.S. touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands Hundreds of tribal leaders gathered in Washington this week for an annual summit where the Biden administration is celebrating nearly 200 new agreements to boost cooperation with the tribes. By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
Nov 28 Arizona alfalfa farmers clash with foreign firms over water use By Anita Snow, Thomas Machowicz, Associated Press Concerns about the Earth’s groundwater supplies are front of mind in the lead-up to COP28, the annual United Nations climate summit opening this week in the Emirati city of Dubai. Continue reading
Sep 12 Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it By Michael Phillis, Jim Salter, Associated Press Community leaders along the Mississippi River worried that dry southwestern states will someday try to take the river's water may soon take their first step toward blocking such a diversion. Continue reading
Jun 22 Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation on water rights dispute By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled against the Navajo Nation in a dispute involving water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. Continue reading
May 27 Iran, Taliban exchange heavy gunfire in conflict over water rights on Afghan border By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Taliban and Iran exchanged heavy gunfire Saturday on the Islamic Republic’s border with Afghanistan, sharply escalating rising tensions between the two nations amid a dispute over water rights. Continue reading
Mar 20 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case over water rights of the Navajo Nation By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court seems inclined to side with the federal government and a group of states in a dispute with the Navajo Nation over water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. Continue reading