But we do have water in the canal, and the water is flowing toward the Sheyenne River." The Sheyenne River joins the Red River near Fargo, then the Red flows north through Winnipeg to Lake Winnipeg.

Los Angeles uses water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. Three decades after a decision that was intended to save the lake, environmental advocates say L.A. needs to do more.

Water supplies in the Texas Hill Country are in a tight spot due to drought, with Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan currently 31 and 11 feet below their average levels, respectively. The drought is ...