Drought expands across the Colorado River Basin as dry conditions intensify in Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, despite some relief in Arizona and Nevada.
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Arizona stakeholders gather as Colorado River talks intensify
Governor Hobbs convened a statewide roundtable to urge unity as Arizona pushes for fair contributions in Colorado River negotiations and post-2026 planning.
Reclamation forecasts below-average snowmelt runoff in Wyoming’s North Platte and Bighorn basins, raising concerns for irrigation and hydropower.
U.S. and Mexico work to divert over 50 million gallons of sewage daily from the Tijuana River during critical pipeline repairs. Environmental risks reduced.
Water users in Utah's Benjamin Subdivision must file a Water User’s Claim by May 22, 2025 to protect their legal water rights.
Possible settlement reached in long-running Rio Grande dispute
Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado have reached a tentative settlement in the Rio Grande water dispute. Supreme Court approval is required, with federal and local concerns still pending.