Arizona lawmaker challenges “manageable” water cut assessment
Rep. Paul Gosar invited Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Arizona to see firsthand how proposed Colorado River water cuts could affect the state.
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Interior Secretary Burgum met with all seven Basin State governors July 21 as a landmark post-2026 Colorado River operating plan nears release.
Colorado River cuts could reduce hydropower and shift water across reservoirs, raising concerns for Arizona energy costs and long-term supply.
A new EPA proposal could restrict state and Tribal authority under the Clean Water Act, sparking concerns over hydropower impacts, water quality, and regulatory control.
Congressional Research: Colorado River management enters new era
A new congressional report shows the Colorado River’s century-old rules struggling under severe drought, shrinking supplies, and rising competition for water.
Colorado River Indian Tribes formally recognize river personhood
The Colorado River Indian Tribes have approved a resolution granting personhood to the Colorado River under tribal law.