post-2026 guidelines

Post-2026 Colorado River plans enter public review

A federal draft environmental review launches public comment on how Colorado River reservoirs could be managed after 2026.

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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Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026
One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.
Helen c on Alongside new groundwater rules, Arizona presses Fondomonte suitFebruary 6, 2026
I imagine we're going to see far more litigation as tech industry's excessive demands for water push up against the…
Helen c on How the Green River cut through the Uinta MountainsFebruary 6, 2026
Very interesting, Deborah. It makes you think twice about the hubris of humans over time attempting to re-engineer the earth…
Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026
Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.
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It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.