Colorado utilities concerned state’s snowpack lowest in three decades

Even if more snow falls in Colorado later this winter, it might not make up for a record low in precipitation across the state, say meteorologists. In response to this bad news, utilities have stepped up monitoring of reserves to determine how much water they can leave in reservoirs that will not threaten dam capacity if more snow and rain eventually fall.

Census could undercount some rural communities

A recent report from the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire raises concerns that pockets of rural communities could be undercounted in the 2020 U.S. Census.

A new study captures the true cost of living in rural Californian communities

A recent study conducted by the non-partisan California Budget and Policy Center, examined what it costs to support a family in California. According to the report, Kern County, considered the second most inexpensive place to live in California, is not as affordable as previously thought.

RCAC offers free individual well assessments for private well owners

Pima and Cochise County, Ariz. — Private well owners in specific counties, including Pima and Cochise, are eligible to participate in Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s (RCAC) Individual Well Program, which provides free private well assessments for those not regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Rural Supportive Housing training workshops offered

Behavioral health, affordable housing and homeless services agencies have a common goal to improve the wellbeing of their clients, but they often work in silos, with different languages, acronyms, cultures, operating practices and resources.