Nevada is challenging new Colorado River rules, arguing the federal plan could cut its allocation by about 71 percent and violates federal law.
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Lake Powell could fall below 3,510 feet in 2027 as Reclamation models releases of 6 million to 7 million acre-feet.
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.
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.