Gov. Hobbs Hires Legal Team for Potential Legal Battle over Colorado River Water Rights

Arizona braces for legal battle over Colorado River: What to know

Arizona has lawyered up in preparation for a fight over Colorado River water. No matter what, though, cuts are surely coming.

Arizona hires high-powered law firm, setting the stage for a legal battle over Colorado River water

The sun rises over Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on July 10, 2025, in Page, Arizona. Lake Powell, a critical Colorado River reservoir, is only at a third of its capacity as drought conditions in the Southwest worsen. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)Arizona is preparing for a legal battle over its rights to Colorado River water. Following an extraordinarily dry winter along the river basin and what’s expected to be an e…

Arizona lawyers up for potential Colorado River court battle

Key Points: The Arizona Department of Water Resources has retained the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell The announcement comes as negotiations over Colorado River sharing remain stalled Despite pleas from Gov. Katie Hobbs, the federal government has not intervened Arizona is retaining legal counsel in preparation for a potential court battle over the Colorado River, according to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office. The Arizona Department of Water Resources …

Arizona hires global law firm to prepare for fight over Colorado River

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signaled the state's intent to fight for Colorado River water by hiring a New York-based law firm. Is a lawsuit next?

Gov. Hobbs hires legal team for potential legal battle over Colorado River water rights

Hobbs has a $3 million water defense fund. Water law expert warns possible cuts by the Trump Administration 'mean really hard times for Arizona.'