Warm and dry conditions continue to affect agricultural lands in the U.S. Northern Plains and the Canadian Prairies.
Published Oct 18, 2021
Water levels at Glen Canyon Dam have fallen to their lowest level since 1969 and are still dropping.
Published Sep 23, 2021
The reservoir stands at its lowest level since the 1930s.
Published Aug 27, 2021
Low water levels are due to recent trends in precipitation and long-term trends in consumption by humans.
Published Aug 17, 2021Image of the Day Land Water Drought Human Presence Remote Sensing
Those mountains have seen less snow accumulation in recent years, a decline that plays a role in water management and response to drought.
Published Jul 28, 2021
Mountain snow melted away nearly a month ahead of schedule, leaving reservoirs without their usual inflow of freshwater.
Published Jul 14, 2021
Precipitation totals and lake levels are among the worst they have been since the 1970s.
Published Jun 17, 2021
For the second year in a row, drought has overtaken much of the United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast.
Published Jun 11, 2021
Nearly 85 percent of Mexico is experiencing drought, and water sources are dwindling.
Published May 4, 2021Image of the Day Land Water Drought Human Presence Remote Sensing
The western United States is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought, and it is expected to worsen in upcoming months.
Published Mar 31, 2021
