Drought
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Beaver dam mimicry drought proofs landscapes, restoration expands
In West London, a city grappling with persistent flooding, a surprising solution emerged from an animal absent from the UK for 400 years: the beaver.
Colorado mountain summers warming, increasing wildfire risk
As of June 16, 2026, every acre of Colorado is at least abnormally dry, according to Kiowa County Press .
Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers Boost Seed Banks by 263% Belowground
California's native wildflowers increased their underground seed banks by up to 263 percent during recent droughts, according to UCDavis and ScienceDaily .
Drought cripples northwest Colorado fisheries, lowering streamflows
In the Colorado River Headwaters, exceptional drought now encompasses the entire region in 2026, signaling an immediate and severe threat to the state's vital aquatic life.
Colorado drought emergency strains Western Slope communities and industries.
Colorado's 2026 snowpack peaked unusually early in March at just 51% of its typical level, according to The Center Square .
West sees warmest winter on record, snowpack decimated
The Western U.S. experienced its warmest winter on record, leading to a decimated snowpack and critically low reservoir levels, posing a severe threat to water supply.
Colorado drought emergency sought amid widespread impacts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife now encourages licensed anglers to catch fish at Nee Noshe Reservoir.
Colorado Monsoon Season Rainfall Predictions Rise With El Niño
Fort Collins has already received 3.
Silverthorne Urges Residents to Conserve Water Under Phase 1 Measures
Starting May 1, 2026, residents in the Willow Brook Metropolitan District were banned from watering lawns, washing cars, or even filling hot tubs with district water.