Colorado River States Are Racing to Agree on Cuts Before Inauguration Day California, Arizona and others, fearing a political shake-up of negotiating teams after the November election, are aiming to wrap up work this year.
Arizona Limited Development Because of Water Shortages. Can Towns Keep Growing? The state announced new limits to construction because of water shortages, changing the course of development.
Colorado River Carved Grand Canyon; Humans Dented It A rafting trip yields insights about a national treasure that seems permanent but is always being changed, lately by humans.
Deal Is Reached to Keep Colorado River From Going Dry, for Now The agreement on cuts, aided by a wet winter and $1.2 billion in federal payments, expires at the end of 2026.
Before Western States Suck the Colorado River Dry, We Have One Last Chance to Act The Interior Department must now take charge of the negotiation and get the parties to consensus.