Deal Is Reached to Keep Colorado River From Going Dry, for Now …
May 22, 2023 · Arizona, California and Nevada have agreed to take less water from the drought-strained Colorado River, a breakthrough agreement that, for now, keeps the river from falling so low that it...
Colorado River talks likely safe from Biden-Trump turbulence
6 hours ago · Colorado River Basin officials have to stick to a tight, federally regulated timeline to replace water management rules that were created in 2007 and will expire in 2026. Negotiations over the new rules will overlap with leadership changes in Washington, D.C., when President-elect Donald Trump steps back into office.
New Colorado river water sharing deal : NPR
May 22, 2023 · The White House has announced a key deal with Arizona, California and Nevada to conserve large amounts of water from the drought-afflicted Colorado River.
The latest on the Colorado River and Lake Mead report
Aug 16, 2022 · The Colorado River irrigates crops, powers electric grids and provides drinking water to 40 million people. But as its supply dwindles, a crisis looms.
The water fight over the shrinking Colorado River - BBC
Apr 7, 2021 · Scientists have been predicting for years that the Colorado River would continue to deplete due to global warming and increased water demands, but according to new studies it's looking worse...
California emerges as big winner in Colorado River water deal
May 23, 2023 · Monday’s historic Colorado River agreement represents a big win for California, which only months ago was embroiled in a bitter feud with Arizona, Nevada and four other Western states over how...
‘The brink of disaster’: 2023 is a critical year for the Colorado River ...
Dec 30, 2022 · CNN — Deep uncertainty looms over the Colorado River and the 40 million people who depend on it for their water supply as the basin enters a critical year that could determine its future...
States reach landmark deal on water cuts to stave off a crisis on …
May 22, 2023 · Three Southwest states announced Monday they have struck a historic deal to cut billions of gallons of Colorado River water usage over the next four years, about half of which would be...
Colorado river agreement reached as Feds strike deal with 3 states
May 22, 2023 · DENVER − Federal officials have struck a last-minute deal to pay water users in California, Arizona and Nevada to use less water from the drought-stricken Colorado River for the next several...
Western states reach 'historic' deal to help save Colorado River
May 23, 2023 · May 22 (Reuters) - Seven U.S. states that depend on the overused Colorado River on Monday reached agreement to cut consumption and help save a river that provides drinking water for 40...