River system managers report impacts related to in-stream flows for environmental uses, barge traffic, hydroelectric power generation, and recreation, and related to water shortages for agricultural producers, communities, and other users.

Press releases from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Public Affairs division frequently refer to decisions made because of low flows or drought-related circumstances. The Northwest Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers produces monthly reports about its Missouri River operations.

The Bureau of Reclamation maintains a network of river, reservoir, and weather monitoring stations throughout the Western United States and issues periodic water supply reports and news releases about Reclamation's water management operations. News releases are a source of information about management decisions related to low reservoir and river levels.

The Tennessee Valley Authority's news releases include discussions of how drought is affecting its operations.