The Latest Breaking News from Colorado River

Native American tribe argued federal government had not fulfilled obligations in battle over dwindling water supplies

Indigenous community had sought to assess water needs amid historic drought in the Colorado River Basin.

Nevada is taking a big step toward limiting the amount of Colorado River water used in the Las Vegas area

In Arizona’s Pinal county water cuts have become a reality even before this month’s historic deal by states to use 13% less water from stricken river

Arizona, California and Nevada have narrowly averted a regional water crisis by agreeing to reduce their use of Colorado River water over the next three years. This deal represents a temporary solution to a long-term crisis. Nonetheless, as a close observer of western water policy, I see it as an…

The Colorado River deal announced Monday is more of a temporary reprieve than a solution to plummeting water supplies. The deep water cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada will tide over thirsty residents and farmers only until the end of 2026.

Facing the future with a dwindling Colorado River supply and intense pressure from the federal government, Arizona, California and Nevada have offered a plan to cut their water use significantly

LOS ANGELES — Monday’s historic Colorado River agreement represents a big win for California, which only months ago was embroiled in a bitter feud with Arizona, Nevada and four other Western states over how to dramatically reduce their use of water supplies in the shrinking river.

Agreement between California, Arizona and Nevada will cut water consumption by 13% but experts warn river is still in serious peril