The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
Tag: Colorado River Compact
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.
No consensus: Interior moves forward on Colorado River rules
Interior advances post-2026 Colorado River rules after states miss deadline, raising stakes for water, farms, and power across the West.
Seven states missed the federal deadline to divide the Colorado River, as tensions rise between Upper and Lower Basin negotiators.
Arizona slams Colorado while Utah stays optimistic as seven states race to reach a Colorado River deal before the November 11 federal deadline.
Seven states face a November 11 deadline to agree on Colorado River management or risk federal intervention and basin-wide water cuts.