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

Guidelines are set to expire at the end of 2026, and without a new plan, the water security of seven states hangs is ...

Rising water temperatures across the Colorado River and its reservoirs are creating new challenges for water treatment operations in Lake Mead and hydropower production at Hoover Dam.

"We may breach the compact in 2026, and almost certainly it will be breached in 2027," an Arizona water official reportedly said.

"If we lose power at Glen Canyon and Hoover Dam, that's a big problem for the West," a Nevada water official said.

More human skeletal remains were discovered at Lake Mead's Swim Beach area Monday night, officials said, marking the third time authorities have reported finding remains at the beach amid the lake's ...

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 series of problems, from hydropower turbine cooling to runaway algal ...