Interior spares California, Arizona, Nevada from most dramatic short-term Colorado River water cuts

U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada

Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.

Aug 21, 2026

Interior spares California, Arizona, Nevada from most dramatic short-term Colorado River water cuts

The federal government has unveiled its short-term plans for Colorado River water cuts from California, Arizona and Nevada — issuing a plan that’s largely in line with what the states themselves have proposed and sparing them from more dramatic cuts for the time being. The Interior Department announced Friday that it would require these states,…

Aug 21, 2026