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

Nevada, Arizona and California want more conservation from their Colorado River neighbors. But those other states don't see ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The man-made basin serves water to about 20 million residents in the west. — -- The water levels in Lake Mead, the man-made reservoir that serves about 20 million residents in Nevada, Arizona and ...

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

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. ...

An extreme heat warning is in effect for Lake Mead and the surrounding areas on Monday, highlighting the risk of "lethal temperatures" as triple-digit highs are expected. The U.S. Centers for Disease ...