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White House Scraps Water Expert’s Nomination as States Hash Out Colorado River Plan
Ted Cooke's nomination was withdrawn due to a background check issue, leaving the Bureau of Reclamation leaderless during critical Colorado River water negotiations impacting seven states and Native tribes.
- On September 17, 2025, the White House withdrew Ted Cooke’s nomination to head the federal agency responsible for managing water resources in the western United States.
- Cooke, a former Central Arizona Project manager, was informed this week of an unspecified background check issue that halted his confirmation.
- The Colorado River, a crucial water source for seven states, Native American tribes, and Mexico, faces shrinking supplies and high-stakes negotiations.
- Cooke expressed that he was sidelined due to political maneuvering and possibly conflicts related to the Colorado River basin, and noted that the White House did not provide any specific explanation.
- This withdrawal leaves the Bureau without permanent leadership amid critical river management talks and raises uncertainty about future nominees.
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White House scraps water expert's nomination as states hash out Colorado River plan
A veteran water expert from Arizona says his nomination has been pulled to lead the federal agency overseeing water management in the western U.S.
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White House to pull back Bureau of Reclamation nomination: Ted Cooke, a longtime #Arizona water official, said he’d been told his nomination will be rescinded — EENews.net #ColoradoRiver #COriver #Aridification
Ted Cooke and Tom Buschatzke: Photo credit: Arizona Department of Water Resources Click the link to read the article on the EENews.net website (Jennifer Yachnin). Here’s an excerpt: September 17, 2025 The White House plans to pull back its nomination of a former a veteran Arizona water official to lead the Bureau of Reclamation, leaving the agency without permanent leadership nine months into President Donald Trump’s second term. Ted Cooke, a f…
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