Progress Slows to a Trickle During Negotiations on How to Manage Colorado River’s Water

Progress slows to a trickle during negotiations on how to manage Colorado River’s water

Colorado River officials from upstream states, including Colorado, had no progress to report Wednesday on high-stakes negotiations about how the water supply for 40 million people will be managed after August 2026.  The commissioners from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming said the talks continue to be challenging during an Upper Colorado River Commission meeting. The upper basin states and their downstream counterparts, Arizona, California …

Wyoming, Other Upper Colorado River States, Say Lower Basin States Hog Water

Officials representing Wyoming and other Upper Colorado River Basin states say they’re alarmed about the continued fragile condition of the river. Lower states can’t hog water and leave the upper ones without their fair share.

Colorado River Negotiations Stall as Deadline Looms Western Slope

Negotiations over Colorado River water allocation are stalling, with the deadline fast approaching. The Bureau of Reclamation aims to establish new guidelines by June 2026, but divisions remain sharp between Upper and Lower Basin states. The Upper Basin resists mandatory cutbacks, while the Lower Basin demands reductions due to overuse. As tensions rise and time runs out, the future of water resources hangs in the balance. Discover what’s next f…