In this video highlight of the week's water news, Nevada challenges new Colorado River rules in federal court, warning severe shortages could cut 71% of its annual river allocation.
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Nevada is challenging new Colorado River rules, arguing the federal plan could cut its allocation by about 71 percent and violates federal law.
Arizona warns the federal Colorado River plan could bring severe water cuts and is preserving its right to take the dispute to court.
The Bureau of Reclamation's July 31, 2026 Final EIS creates a flexible 10-year plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Here is a plain-language, state-by-state look at the proposed Colorado River water...
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
A new Congressional Research Service report outlines worsening drought, falling reservoir levels, and growing state disagreements over Colorado River water management ahead of 2026 decisions.