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Apr 10, 2026
Upper basin governors urge caution on Colorado River water releases
Governors of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah urge careful water releases from Flaming Gorge to protect Lake Powell amid drought.
Dec 22, 2025
Colorado River states stall on long-term water deal
Colorado River water negotiators remain divided on a long-term agreement as drought, overuse and a looming 2026 deadline pressure Western states.
Dec 15, 2025
Colorado River crisis deepens as new report warns of risks
A new report warns the Colorado River basin faces severe shortages as reservoirs shrink and climate pressures grow. Researchers urge urgent reforms to protect water supplies.
