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The Colorado River Nears a Reckoning as States Deadlock
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Summary
- The seven states that share the Colorado River have failed for more than two and a half years to agree on how to operate it after current rules expire at the end of 2026.
- They blew past a February 2026 deadline, split over whether the Upper Basin should also face mandatory cuts; Arizona's governor says she won't sign a deal that spares it.
- Without an agreement, the federal government could impose cuts — or the fight could head to the Supreme Court.
The question
Only mandatory, basin-wide cuts can save the overtapped Colorado River.
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