The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
Tag: Upper Basin States
A major Flaming Gorge water release to support Lake Powell raises concerns in Utah as Colorado River tensions continue to grow.
Seven states missed the federal deadline to divide the Colorado River, as tensions rise between Upper and Lower Basin negotiators.
The White House withdrew Ted Cooke’s nomination to lead Reclamation, leaving the Colorado River without steady leadership as talks stall.
Seven states face a deadline to avoid federal action as legal fights and low reservoirs threaten the future of the Colorado River.
Colorado River conservation program gains bipartisan support
Federal lawmakers push to extend a program to tackle Colorado River drought, promoting innovative water-saving strategies across the West.