California Drought Drags, Water Dwindles

California Drought Drags, Water Dwindles

This year is shaping up to be the driest California has ever seen, with records dating back to 1895. Entering the third year of *severe* drought, today’s megadrought conditions (aka: low to no precipitation and higher temperatures) show no signs of subsiding. And...

Western Water Cuts Coming

For the first time in forever… the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will be cutting water supply from the Colorado River. The cuts will affect 40M people across the Western U.S. and Mexico, with farmers taking the biggest hit. How much water are we talking? Arizona – loss...
The West’s Insect Issue

The West’s Insect Issue

The Western U.S. is facing a drought dilemma of biblical proportions: grasshopper plagues. In large swaths of Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming, as well as some areas of Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Nebraska, the native insects are appearing on the heels of a dry...
Drought Projections Depressing 2021 Vibes

Drought Projections Depressing 2021 Vibes

Drought trigger warning. 2021 precip conditions are looking parched for the southwestern U.S.Early January’s drought index, with 46%-ish of the U.S. experiencing moderate drought or worse, is raising concern for what’s to come. Looking at you, La Niña.Refresher: A few...