Yuma farmers and members of water allocation organizations are waiting to see how the new Presidential administration moves forward before they can determine which proposed alternatives will benefit the area the best following the federal government’s release of next steps in guiding post-2026 operations for the Colorado River. … According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Colorado River Basin has experienced its driest period in over 1,000 years during these last few decades. “As the West continues to face drought conditions, now is the time for more investment, innovation and collaboration for urgent and essential progress across the Colorado River Basin,” said White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi. “We owe it to future generations to find long-term solutions that ensure the river’s continued stability.”

Other drought articles:

• The Denver Gazette: Two Colorado regions drought-free for first time in 513 days
• NASA Earth Observatory: Rapid rebound for Lake Casitas
• Newsweek: NASA Images Reveal California Lake’s Rapid Rebound