Across the U.S.-Mexico border, the Colorado River once flowed freely into the ocean. When the freshwater and saltwater met, it... more

Crops like alfalfa that feed cows are the biggest user of the Colorado River, to satisfy our cravings for nachos... more

If we turned off every tap in every city in the southwest, we still wouldn't solve the Colorado River crisis.... more

What we pay for water doesn't reflect how scarce it is with climate change. Could cities get people to use... more

Americans flush toilets with water that's good enough to drink. We could cut how much water cities need if we... more

Across the country, headlines this week touted a "deal" to save the Colorado River. In this bonus episode, we'll break... more

Most people in the West live in cities, and cities can do a lot to change how they use water.... more

On the beach in Southern California, it's easy to look at the Pacific Ocean and wonder what would happen if... more

What if we could get more water, instead of just living with less? The idea of pulling water from another... more

Indigenous tribes lived with the water's flow for thousands of years. Then, they were shut out of decision making about... more