Colorado River negotiations among seven Western states have stalled as reservoirs drop and deadlines slip. Federal intervention may follow if talks fail by February 2026.
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California water agencies unveiled a framework to conserve Colorado River supplies as states negotiate new rules ahead of the 2026 deadline.
Congressional Research: Colorado River management enters new era
A new congressional report shows the Colorado River’s century-old rules struggling under severe drought, shrinking supplies, and rising competition for water.
California’s Colorado River use is projected to hit its lowest level since 1949—proof that conservation and growth can succeed together.
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Heavy October storms improved drought in California and Utah, but much of the Colorado River Basin remains dry as winter approaches.