“We can do better.” Draft EIS sparks new Colorado River disputes
Federal post-2026 Colorado River plans draw criticism from water agencies and advocates as Basin States warn of supply cuts and legal conflicts.
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A federal draft environmental review launches public comment on how Colorado River reservoirs could be managed after 2026.
New data center projects in Southern Arizona raise questions about electricity rates, water use, and regulatory oversight as approvals move forward.
This week’s water news recap breaks down polluted runoff, rural groundwater settlements, federal funding decisions, and snowpack losses shaping the West’s water future.
The January 8, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor update shows mixed drought improvements and setbacks across the Colorado River Basin, with snowpack still lagging despite recent storms.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a historic groundwater settlement with Riverview Dairy that reduces pumping, fallows farmland, and funds well replacement and water access for rural...