US and Mexico Share Water Cuts to Save Colorado River
Both countries agreed to reduce their water usage by equal proportions to help a struggling river system recover. Mexico will receive 16.7% less water, matching cuts imposed on U.S. states.
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Colorado Fish Goes From Endangered to Threatened After 30 Years
The razorback sucker, one of North America's largest native fish, just got upgraded from endangered to threatened after three decades of conservation work in Colorado. Kids, scientists, and even a baseball team helped save this species from extinction.
Vegas Rescue Team Saves Two Stranded Jet Ski Riders
When two jet ski riders got stranded on a Colorado River island after mechanical failures, Las Vegas search and rescue teams launched a nighttime helicopter mission that brought both home safely. The rescue shows how coordinated emergency response turns potential tragedy into relief.
Scientists Solve Colorado River Mystery With Hopeful Fix
New sensor technology reveals why less water reaches the Colorado River during droughts, and the discovery points toward smarter water management solutions for 40 million people who depend on it.
San Diego's Desalination Plant Could Ease Water Shortages
San Diego County is preparing to sell water to drought-stricken Arizona and Nevada for the first time, thanks to America's largest desalination plant turning ocean water into drinking water. The groundbreaking deal could show how states can work together to solve the West's water crisis.