Water Infrastructure & Climate Resilience: Snowmass Village and partners plan to deepen Ziegler Reservoir in Summer 2027, adding 40 million gallons to protect water supply during drought and low stream-flow years, while also opening a rare window for Ice Age research. Recreation Under Drought: Campgrounds around Dillon Reservoir and elsewhere in the White River National Forest are closing or running dry as wells fail and water levels drop, forcing new logistics for visitors. Ecosystem Recovery Lessons: Rocky Mountain National Park reports a dramatic decline in tall willows and beaver ponds in Kawuneeche Valley, driven by drying conditions and heavy browsing by elk and moose—an ecosystem shift that shows how losing beavers can cascade into lower water and habitat. Colorado River Stakes: A new commentary highlights how four intertwined water battles—including the Colorado River—are shaping California’s future as reservoirs shrink and climate-driven runoff declines. Food & Weather Impacts: Colorado apple and pumpkin picking is being disrupted by hail, freeze damage, and a heat-and-dryness roller coaster that shortens harvest seasons.