A July 14 federal forecast shows Arizona and California on track to exceed approved water limits as Tier 1 shortage cuts continue along the lower Colorado River.
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Reclamation projects 2026 shortages at Lakes Powell and Mead, urging Basin states to finalize new post-2026 Colorado River guidelines.
The Bureau of Reclamation finalized a plan to protect the Colorado River through 2026, focusing on water conservation and adapting dam releases, while emphasizing the need for long-term solutions...
Drought contingency plans signed as Lake Mead drops below 1050 feet
Amidst increasing water shortages, the Colorado River Basin states and the Bureau of Reclamation signed a historic drought contingency plan. Officials worry that due to shrinking supply, a Tier 2...