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link to Arizona signals legal fight over Colorado River cuts

Arizona signals legal fight over Colorado River cuts

Arizona warns legal action may follow as Colorado River negotiations stall and a federal deadline approaches in late summer 2026.

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link to 7 states attend high-stakes meeting in Washington

7 states attend high-stakes meeting in Washington

As a February 14 deadline approaches, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum brings Colorado River Basin governors together amid drought, legal uncertainty, and stalled negotiations.

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link to California unveils Colorado River sharing proposal

California unveils Colorado River sharing proposal

California water agencies unveiled a framework to conserve Colorado River supplies as states negotiate new rules ahead of the 2026 deadline.

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link to Colorado River deadline passes without a deal

Colorado River deadline passes without a deal

Seven states missed the federal deadline to divide the Colorado River, as tensions rise between Upper and Lower Basin negotiators.

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link to Colorado River negotiations near November 11 deadline

Colorado River negotiations near November 11 deadline

Arizona slams Colorado while Utah stays optimistic as seven states race to reach a Colorado River deal before the November 11 federal deadline.

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Water news video: PFAS, Colorado River negotiations & more

This week’s Western Water Weekly dives into major court decisions, toxic PFAS contamination cleanup, record rainfall in Utah, cyber threats to America’s utilities, and the high-stakes Colorado...

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  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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