In this video highlight of the week's water news, Nevada challenges new Colorado River rules in federal court, warning severe shortages could cut 71% of its annual river allocation.
Tag: Upper Basin States
Colorado River Plan: Remarks from the Upper & Lower Basin states
The Bureau of Reclamation released its Final EIS for post-2026 Colorado River operations. See how Arizona, California, Nevada and Upper Basin states responded.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
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.