Puerto Rico drought declaration opens farm loans amid water rationing
A USDA designation covers 26 Puerto Rico municipalities, opening possible farm assistance as rotating water interruptions affect more than 180,000 customers.
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Washington’s statewide drought emergency keeps pressure on farms, rivers and water planning
Washington remains under a statewide drought emergency after a warm winter left snowpack at 0% of normal for the calendar date. The sharpest immediate allocation risks are in the Yakima Basin, while household impacts depend on local utilities.
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Palacios Pursues Texas Water Infrastructure Grant After July 30 Deadline
Palacios city materials identified support for seeking a Texas Water Development Board grant, but the available records do not confirm whether the city submitted an application or received funding.
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Montana heat wave raises wildfire and public-health concerns as drought persists
Eastern Montana’s early-August heat event heightened heat-illness and fire-weather concerns as drought continues to stress Montana water supplies.
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Federal drought update puts nearly half of Lower 48 in drought
A July 30 federal update found drought across 47.89% of the Lower 48, with worsening conditions in parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
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Corpus Christi’s Projected Water Emergency Moves to 2028, but the Supply Problem Remains
Floodwater has pushed Corpus Christi’s projected Level 1 water emergency to September 2028, but low western reservoirs and uncertain inflows leave conservation and supply projects urgent.
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Durham water restrictions remain in effect as reservoirs sit at 52% capacity
Durham’s mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions remain in effect. A July 30 city snapshot showed reservoir storage at 52% and 127 days of easily accessible premium supply.
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San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet; Reuters says <1%
USGS shows San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet (6:30 a.m. MST July 17); Reuters calls it under 1% full as Arizona drought tightens water buffers.
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Scottsdale buys $8.25M in Harquahala water credits—what residents should know
Scottsdale AZ – City Council approved buying 15,000 acre-feet of Harquahala long-term storage credits for $8.25M. The question: how that “stored” water becomes usable.
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Scottsdale council votes on FY 2026/27 budget, tax levies, water contract
On June 23, Scottsdale Council approved FY 2026/27 property-tax rates (Ordinance 4714) and streetlight levy (4715), plus a $8.25M water-credit deal.
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Longville-area drought watch: Cass County data covers every resident
Longville, MN — Federal data shows 100% of Cass County residents affected by drought, sharpening watch points for wells, gardens, lakes and fire awareness.
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Why Corpus Christi’s April 10 desalination workshop matters as reservoir storage stays under pressure
Corpus Christi TX – Friday’s special City Council workshop will not approve the desalination contract, but it may show whether the city can finally name a real timeline.
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Reno’s 2026 water outlook: low snowpack, normal supply, and what changes for residents
Reno NV – Record-low snowpack is colliding with a steadier water outlook in Reno, where rain, reservoir storage and Lake Tahoe are cushioning 2026 supply.