While summer was wet, rains were spotty, which is common for summer thunderstorms. Nonetheless,
drought intensity has waned, and as of the August 16, 2022 US Drought Monitor map, Nevada is free of
D4 – Exceptional Drought for the first time since September 2020.
Impacts reported in July and August included:
• Nevada’s combined Colorado River shortage/Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) Agreement
contribution will be 25,000 acre-feet (AF) for 2023 operations, an increase from 21,000 AF in
2022.
• Ongoing concerns about reduced groundwater levels in portions of southern Nevada.
• Concerns about reduced surface water availability for wildlife and range livestock on public
lands.
• Fire restrictions on public lands are widespread.
• Boating access to Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe, and Lahontan Reservoir are limited by low water
levels.
• Ongoing drought conditions are or may impact the ability of reporting organizations to carry
out routine operations, such as road maintenance and ecosystem restoration.
• Ongoing water hauling actions for livestock and wildlife throughout the state.
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