The U.S. and Mexico set new Colorado River rules through 2028, including water cuts, storage, salinity and environmental restoration.
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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.
Nevada is challenging new Colorado River rules, arguing the federal plan could cut its allocation by about 71 percent and violates federal law.
Lake Powell could fall below 3,510 feet in 2027 as Reclamation models releases of 6 million to 7 million acre-feet.
A Pinal County irrigation district struck a deal for up to 10,000 acre-feet per year of Mojave Desert groundwater to offset deepening Colorado River shortages.
Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.