Nevada sues over federal Colorado River plan as cuts move to court
Nevada is challenging Interior’s new Colorado River framework, warning that future shortage rules could put heavier water cuts on Southern Nevada.
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Federal officials finalize Colorado River cuts for 2027 and 2028
Interior officials finalized Colorado River rules for 2027 and 2028, reducing Lower Basin deliveries as combined reservoir storage reaches a historic low.
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Nevada challenges federal Colorado River plan that could cut its allocation by more than 70%
Nevada is suing over new Colorado River rules, warning that a potential reduction under the broader framework could leave Southern Nevada with less than 86,500 acre-feet annually.
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Lake Powell cool-water release withheld over hydropower concerns
Reclamation will skip a 2026 cool-water release from Lake Powell, protecting hydropower while warm river temperatures raise risks for native fish.
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Federal Colorado River plan puts Lake Powell and Mead on deadline
A federal proposal could require deeper Colorado River cuts as low reservoirs threaten water deliveries, hydropower and recreation before Oct. 1.
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Colorado River proposal could force deeper cuts in 3 states
A final federal environmental review advances a plan that could reduce Colorado River use in Arizona, California and Nevada after 2026.
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Scottsdale moves toward large-water-user ordinance after unanimous council vote
Scottsdale’s council voted 7-0 to schedule a future discussion about a possible large-water-user ordinance. No rule is drafted or in effect as of Aug. 4.
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Colorado River states face proposed water-use cuts as Nevada’s 2026 deadline nears
Nevada is included in a proposed Colorado River framework that could bring deeper reductions after 2026, but no new household restriction is in effect.
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Federal Colorado River framework could mean deeper water pressure for Arizona
A federal environmental review released July 31 outlines potential Colorado River reductions of up to 3 million acre-feet a year for Arizona, California and Nevada, but binding rules and Arizona’s exact share remain unresolved.
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Phoenix approves water-sharing program as Colorado River shortage concerns loom
Phoenix City Council approved a program to share water among Arizona cities as officials prepare for possible reductions in Colorado River supplies.
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Nevada Water Users Face New Colorado River Framework After States Miss Deal
A federal framework could govern Colorado River operations through 2036, but Nevada is not under a new water cut from the July 31 environmental review.
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Phoenix joins Secure Water Arizona Program (SWAP): what it means for future Colorado River water shortages
Phoenix AZ – Phoenix City Council approved SWAP, a voluntary water-sharing framework with Tucson aimed at preparing for potential Colorado River cutbacks.
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Scottsdale buys $8.25M in Harquahala water credits—what residents should know
Scottsdale AZ – City Council approved buying 15,000 acre-feet of Harquahala long-term storage credits for $8.25M. The question: how that “stored” water becomes usable.