Another dangerous fire season is looming in the Western U.S., and the drought-stricken region is headed for a water crisis
- Written by Mojtaba Sadegh, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Just about every indicator of drought is flashing red across the western U.S. after a dry winter and warm early spring. The snowpack is at less than half of normal in much of the region. Reservoirs are being drawn down, river levels are dropping and soils are drying out.
It’s only May, and states are already considering water use restrictions...
