Colorado River States Race to Agree | Las Vegas News

Colorado River states are racing against time to finalize water-sharing agreements before federal plans are unveiled, as current deals expire in October and another scorching, dry summer looms. Disagreements persist over how much water flows from Lake Powell to Lake Mead and how much the lower basin states—Nevada, Arizona, and California—must cut. Conservation and recycling offer some flexibility, especially for Nevada, but all states face mandatory reductions. While a full 2007-style accord seems unlikely, officials hope to reach consensus on critical components like reservoir releases and conservation measures. With the federal government set to release its preliminary environmental document soon and a final version due by September, states are under mounting pressure to act before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50a329360e246012