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Colorado River faces 2026 shortages; interim tools remain

Reclamation projects 2026 shortages at Lakes Powell and Mead, urging Basin states to finalize new post-2026 Colorado River guidelines.

Reclamation eyes new water projects in Lower Colorado Basin

The Bureau of Reclamation is exploring partnerships like the Mojave Groundwater Bank to boost long-term drought resilience in the Lower Colorado River Basin.

Post-2026 Guidelines: Tribe awarded $1.1M to assess irrigation

The Colorado River Indian Tribes received $1.1M to assess an irrigation project as states race to finalize post-2026 water management agreements.

Time to face hard truths, say Colorado River’s Upper Basin States

Upper Basin states push for sustainable Colorado River management ahead of 2026 as water shortages demand urgent, basin-wide solutions.

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Deborah on Interior moves to rescind Public Lands RuleSeptember 13, 2025
It's probably going to be explosive.
bove on Interior moves to rescind Public Lands RuleSeptember 12, 2025
I'm interested to see what the comment period reveals.
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Deborah on Alarming drought outlook threatens the WestSeptember 8, 2025
Indeed. This is a serious issue and will get worse.
Helen Ck on Alarming drought outlook threatens the WestSeptember 8, 2025
It won't be long before water wars begin. Countries like Canada will be in a position of power and many…