Feds Announce Water Cuts Under New Colorado River Plan

Feds announce water cuts under new Colorado River plan

The Bureau of Reclamation released its two-year operating plan on Friday detailing how the agency will manage the Colorado River and the nation’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, amid ongoing drought and record-low water...

Nevada sues to block federal Colorado River cuts. Is Arizona next?

Nevada has sued to block a new federal plan for reducing Southwestern water deliveries from the Colorado River, arguing it unfairly jeopardizes the Las Vegas economy.

#ColoradoRiver plan orders cuts in the Lower Basin, while relying on voluntary conservation upstream — Stephanie Daniel (KUNC.org) #COriver #aridification #CWCSC2026

Colorado River “Beginnings”. Photo: Brent Gardner-Smith/Aspen Journalism Click the link to read the article on the KUNC website (Stephanie Daniel): August 24, 2026 This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Boise State Public Radio, Wyoming Public Media, Nevada Public Radio, KUNR in Nevada, KUNC in Northern Colorado, KANW in New Mexico, Colorado Public Radio and KJZZ in Arizona as well as NPR, with support…

Nevada sues feds to block Colorado River cuts

Nevada sues feds to block Colorado River cuts Zachary Whalen Wed, 08/26/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption John Entsminger, Nevada’s top Colorado River negotiator and the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s general manager, said Nevada has already reduced its Colorado River consumption by 40%. Nevada sued the Trump administration on Aug. 24 over the federal government's newly released management plan for water conservation in the C…