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 ...

Concern around Lake Mead, a reservoir formed on the Colorado River, and its water levels have been ongoing for some time.

"We need to take action now," Colorado River program director at The Nature Conservancy Celene Hawkins reportedly said.

Colorado River states blew through another federal deadline to renegotiate river operations, as the worst drought in 1,200 years continues.

Following the Colorado River Basin states’ failure to reach an agreement, the future of the river and management of its two critical reservoirs now rest in the hands of the federal government. ...

A popular but eroding Lake Mead-area hiking trail will undergo improvements to keep the path safe and accessible. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 2026, water flowing into Lake Mead is projected to be at least 10.8 degrees F warmer than usual by the end of fall, posing a ...

Lake Mead water levels remain dangerously low, with forecasts anticipating dire conditions for the lake by next year.

A sunken WWII vessel has surfaced on Nevada's Lake Mead, the National Park Service said, as its waters continue to recede amid rising temperatures and drought. The vessel, a Higgins boat used for ...