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Researchers said warming temperatures brought on by climate change pose a range of threats to Minnesotas waterways, and state officials hope a new online tool educates the public about how certain lakes are holding up. The Department of Natural Resources recently launched the Watershed Health Assessment Framework, which measures roughly 3,000 lakes. Users can select a specific river and choose lakes within the watershed. ...

Part of the deal Wyoming struck for sending its water down the Colorado River was that state residents would be able to tap electricity generated at Glen Canyon Dam. But that arrangement is becoming less tenable as water levels at Lake Powell required for hydro-power production continue to drop. Sinjin Eberle, southwest communications director with the group American Rivers, explained in order to be able to generate electricity, Lake Powell can drop no lower than 3,490 feet. ...

A coalition of conservation groups is giving Colorados revised state water plan a thumbs-up for its increased focus on protecting Colorados rivers, watershed health, and accessibility for all residents regardless of their ZIP code. Matt Rice, southwest regional senior director for American Rivers, said the new plan highlights an urgent need to address the impacts of climate change on Colorados water resources, and lays out a play book for advancing projects, policies and programs to build re...

Residents of Rio Verde Foothills had their water turned off by Scottsdale, which cites the mega-drought for the move

The Mississippi River was running so low in October, you could walk to an island that should only be accessible by boat.

The Mississippi River was running so low in October, you could walk to an island that should only be accessible by boat.

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Climate change is intensifying drought across California, which puts the state in a precarious position that compromises water supplies for drinking and agriculture, increases wildfire risk, and threatens fish and wildlife

The Colorado River is at the top of advocacy group American Rivers list of endangered rivers. Arizonas San Pedro River is also among the top 10.

Today, American Rivers named the San Pedro River one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2022, highlighting the threat that excessive groundwater pumping and harmful development pose to one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America and one of the last major free-flowing rivers in the desert Southwest.