‘Zero progress’: Western states at impasse in talks on Colorado River water shortages
States that rely on the Colorado River are at an impasse in talks on rules to address water shortages. California, Arizona and Nevada are at odds with other states.
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Western states don't really want to solve the Colorado River crisis | Opinion
State negotiators may claim that they want to find solutions for an imperiled Colorado River. But their actions at a recent conference say otherwise.
Colorado River states bluster and bicker ahead of an uncertain future for the water supply
The seven states that share the shrinking river are deeply divided about new rules for its future. They met in Las Vegas for the annual Colorado River Water Users Association, or CRWUA, conference.
Collaborative Efforts Aim to Ease Colorado River Crisis
Amidst the backdrop of Las Vegas, pivotal negotiations are unfolding as seven states and Mexico deliberate over the Colorado River's future. With the river's agreements set to expire in 2026, states are urgently seeking innovative solutions to address the diminishing water supply that sustains over 40 million people.
Colorado River talks tackle users’ competing water demands
Before the Colorado River Water Users Association conference started Wednesday in Las Vegas, some attendees trekked out to Boulder City for a tour of Hoover Dam
Western States at an Impasse Over Water Rights Negotiations
Seven states rely on water from the Colorado River. They’ve split into two camps and have made “zero progress” ahead of current apportionment rules expiring in 2026.
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Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act passes Senate and House
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Utah's idea to swap Colorado River water for desalination plant money may not be so crazy after all
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Voices: We represent the Upper Basin states, and it’s time we manage the Colorado River we have — not the one we want
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‘Zero progress’: Western states still at an impasse in talks on Colorado River water shortages
Seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River are ending the year at an impasse in negotiations over the writing of ...
Colorado River trout population impacted by warmer water temperatures
Warmer water has negatively impacted the trout population in the Colorado River near Lees Ferry. Businesses that rely on fishing have also felt the economic impact.