A new study shows Nevada’s groundwater — and the ecosystems that rely on it — is under growing strain. Researchers have mapped out solutions that could help and serve as a guide for other Mountain West states.

A new report finds that rising temperatures are making droughts across the Mountain West and Southwest even worse — and longer-lasting.

Denver Water's 'From Forests to Faucets' program partners with state and federal partners to manage forests in fire-vulnerable parts of the utility's watershed.

Before the federal government shut down on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said it would team up with Mountain West states to study mine waste for critical minerals. Trump administration officials hope the effort will strengthen national security and support emerging technologies.

A group of nonprofits is calling for reductions to water demand, changes at Glen Canyon Dam and more transparent negotiations.

Zebra mussels cause damage to both native aquatic habitats and human infrastructure. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been increasing its efforts to defect the bivalve ever since it was first discovered in the state in 2022.

A new study finds the iconic whitebark pine, which spans several Mountain West states, could lose most of its habitat to climate change in the coming decades. Scientists say the loss could impact wildlife – and people.

For hundreds of years, Hispanic communities across the Southwest have relied on these networks of hand-dug irrigation ditches to water their crops and feed their families. Now, these ancient traditions are under pressure from a changing climate.

The pattern generally means cool and wet weather for the Northwest and northern Rockies, but drier conditions in the Southwest.

With slashed property taxes, weed and pest managers seek stability for programs like trained dogs.