Future water conservation program almost guaranteed in Upper Basin - Aspen Journalism

Future water conservation program almost guaranteed in Upper Basin - Aspen Journalism

After years of studying and experimenting with pilot programs, the future of Colorado River management will almost certainly include a permanent water conservation program for the Upper Basin states.  Upper Basin officials have submitted refinements to their March 2024 plan for how water should be released from Lake Powell and Lake Mead, and how shortages should be shared after the current guidelines expire in 2026. In it, they offer up the pote…