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Basin Brief January 29th and 30th 2026
End of January 2026 Axios Phoenix Governor Katie Hobbs traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal officials and other Basin state governors as the deadline to reach a Colorado River agreement approaches. Arizona is pushing to avoid deeper mandatory cuts that would heavily affect Central Arizona Project deliveries. Colorado Sun Colorado Governor Jared Polis […]
CRIT Person of Interest: Winstill Humeumptewa Sr. Fleet Manager of CRIT Auto
CRIT Auto Welcomes a Familiar Leader After 47 years of dedicated service, Winstill Humeumptewa Sr. has stepped into the role of Fleet Manager of CRIT Auto, bringing with him decades of experience, leadership, and deep pride in the work he does for the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Winstill began working at CRIT Auto in 1979. […]
Request for Proposals: Drain Cleaning and Mechanical Vegetation Management Colorado River Irrigation Project
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Water Resources Department is now accepting proposals for Drain Cleaning and Mechanical Vegetation Management services for the Colorado River Irrigation Project (CRIP) near Parker and Poston, Arizona. This project supports the continued care and functionality of CRIT’s irrigation system, which is vital to agricultural operations and stewardship of the […]
Basin Brief January 28, 2026
KAWC Yuma Public Radio As the federal deadline approaches, Colorado River stewards and water managers are openly debating which options remain viable to stabilize the river. Discussions now center on short-term operational changes, deeper conservation, and the possibility of federal intervention if states cannot agree. Parker Pioneer Local officials and residents raised concerns over proposed […]
Basin Brief January 26, 2026
January 26, 2026 ABC15 Arizona The Central Arizona Project’s general manager warned that deeper Colorado River cuts would have severe impacts across Arizona, affecting municipal supplies, agriculture, and long-term planning. Officials stressed that Arizona is particularly vulnerable because CAP deliveries are among the first reduced during shortages. Lake Havasu News Herald Arizona lawmakers are weighing […]
Basin Brief January 23, 2026
Federal officials again summoned governors from all seven Colorado River Basin states to Washington, D.C., signaling growing concern that negotiations remain stuck. Reports indicate the federal government is preparing to step in more forcefully if states cannot agree on near-term shortage management and a longer-term framework. Governor Katie Hobbs is escalating efforts to restrict groundwater […]
CRIT Statement On ICE
Arizona Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Key ADWR Initiatives
Arizona Budget Proposal Includes Major Funding for Colorado River Protection On January 16, 2026, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) shared details of Governor Katie Hobbs’ FY 2027 Executive Budget Proposal focused on preparing for long-term challenges facing the Colorado River. The plan includes new and expanded funding aimed at strengthening water security across […]