Talked with City Cast Las Vegas about the Colorado River, where we've been, where we're going and the recognition that we need to use less. Thanks Dayvid Figler🎙⚖️ and Sonja Swanson for having me. megaphone.link/CC1170499612

Several California legislators say new laws are needed to protect farmworkers from climate-fueled extreme heat, following an investigation by Los Angeles Times and Capital & Main: latimes.com/environment/st… via Robert J. Lopez

Friday’s flash flood — The velocity and volume of water was beyond comprehension. 4th one this summer.

"There’s no comprehensive look at the impact of all this to the state." It did not have to be this way. Lawmakers and energy interests have for years brushed off efforts to do more planning and look at least-impact siting options. thenevadaindependent.com/article/vegas-…

The jury has found Robert Telles guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German.

The last two dams have been breached, and the Klamath River is flowing freely for the first time in more than a century. Here are some views of the river running through the drained reservoirs. latimes.com/environment/st…

"Groundwater and surface water are connected, essentially the same thing, and they need to be managed the same way." A California court ruling considers how groundwater pumping effects creeks and fish habitat along the Russian River. Ian James reports: latimes.com/environment/st…

The Utah Legislature earlier this year cracked down on Great Salt Lake water use for mineral extraction. Yesterday, the biggest extractor on the lake committed to conserving a lot of water, in exchange for a tax break. More details: sltrib.com/news/environme…

A New York hedge fund purchased Arizona farmland for $100 million "stirring concerns about a future “water grab” from that rural area and of corporate control over a major groundwater source." Tony Davis reports: tucson.com/news/local/sub…

What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a ‘sponge city.’ Great visuals showing how cities like L.A. can take advantage of space to manage storm water. From High Country News and The Land Desk. hcn.org/issues/56-9/wh…