This snowpack shortfall is a growing concern as much of the region depends ... and Colorado River basins, the outlook for the state's southern half remains uncertain. Mountain snow isn't just ...

A string of storms in California and Nevada brought some moisture back to the West this winter, improving snowpack in the region, but not enough to erase deficits in the state.

This makes mountain river basin management complex and dependent on cooperation ... treaties and conventions are relevant enablers to promote cooperation and implementation at the mountain region ...