October 25, 2026 6:02 am
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
October 25, 2026 6:02 am
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ

Arizona Faces Largest Colorado River Cuts as Long-Term Deal Remains Elusive

The Colorado River’s next operating plan is now official, but the larger fight over the river’s future is still unsettled. On Aug. 21, the Department of the Interior finalized the 2027–2028 Operating Guidelines and Record of Decision for future Colorado River operations. The decision sets the near-term rules for Lake Powell and Lake Mead after […]