Storms are back, but water systems aren’t rebounding. This episode examines tribal settlements, groundwater decline, key lawsuits, and why snowpack still matters.
Tag: Colorado River Basin
A new United Nations report finds that many global water systems, including the Colorado River Basin, have crossed irreversible limits after decades of overuse.
Western Water Weekly Video: Dams, Drought & Trump’s First Veto
Major water decisions unfolded this week—from tribal settlements and dam removals to drought shifts and President Trump’s first veto affecting rural water projects.
Colorado River negotiations among seven Western states have stalled as reservoirs drop and deadlines slip. Federal intervention may follow if talks fail by February 2026.
California water agencies unveiled a framework to conserve Colorado River supplies as states negotiate new rules ahead of the 2026 deadline.
Congressional Research: Colorado River management enters new era
A new congressional report shows the Colorado River’s century-old rules struggling under severe drought, shrinking supplies, and rising competition for water.