Senator raises alarm as major Lake Mead water deadline looms
As the deadline to renegotiate Colorado River water use agreements approaches, Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper says he is “frustrated” with the lack of progress on a consensus between the seven basin states. … New guidelines are needed by 2026 to replace the current set of rules. Federal officials previously released five conceptual alternatives, including a “no action” option required under environmental law, to determine how to allocate dwindling water resources. One proposal emphasizes infrastructure protection and strict limits on water deliveries during shortages, while another promotes expanded conservation and flexible storage solutions.
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