The Decision: Colorado River gets 2-year plan amid record lows
The Interior Department finalized new Colorado River rules for 2027-2028, cutting Lower Basin water 1.25 million acre-feet yearly as lakes hit record lows.
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Arizona warns the federal Colorado River plan could bring severe water cuts and is preserving its right to take the dispute to court.
Reclamation raises California’s 2026 Central Valley water supply
The Bureau of Reclamation raised 2026 Central Valley Project water allocations for south-of-Delta farms, cities and industry, citing better conditions.
Lake Mead dropped to 1,040.5 feet on August 7, 2026, the lowest level ever recorded, as the drought-stricken West faces a deepening water crisis.
Monsoon rain eased drought in Arizona while Lake Powell and Lake Mead fell to their lowest late-July levels in 30 years.
Colorado River Plan: Remarks from the Upper & Lower Basin states
The Bureau of Reclamation released its Final EIS for post-2026 Colorado River operations. See how Arizona, California, Nevada and Upper Basin states responded.