Equity

Unhoused Angelenos use the urban river as a source of sustenance, but a proposal to revitalize the waterway could push them out.

Seven municipal water providers in the West create a five-point plan to conserve water, but some say it's not enough.

Residents of a mobile home park in Edwards say their well water tastes, looks and smells bad.

An interactive map visualizes restoration efforts on the San Joaquin River.

The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District placed a call for its water rights, which could potentially alter the system for other water users.

Water conservation in California’s southern desert is causing an environmental disaster as the Salton Sea quickly shrinks.

About one-third of Navajo Nation residents lack running water in their homes and water pollution remains a serious issue in the region. We talk to Kaitlin Harris of DigDeep’s Navajo Water Project about solutions to these pressing problems.

Some Colorado residents have been experiencing drinking water contamination for years. When the water will be safe to drink is unknown.

We discuss a recent American Rivers report that examines the economic value of rivers and our nation’s crumbling water infrastructure. The report calls on Congress to invest $500 billion over 10 years in water infrastructure and river restoration.

Journalist Heather Hansman floated the Green River to explore water issues in the American West, then wrote a fascinating book about her journey.