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Deadline Looms for Colorado River States' Water Deal

11/8/2025

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A Tuesday deadline approaches for a deal among the seven Basin States on the Colorado River's future.
Gene Shawcroft, the Utah Colorado River Commissioner, remains optimistic that consensus can avoid federal intervention.
California projects its Colorado River water use to reach a historic low in 2025, reflecting conservation gains and affecting water supply for more than 40 million people.

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Story summary

A Tuesday deadline approaches for a deal among the seven Basin States on the Colorado River's future.
Gene Shawcroft, the Utah Colorado River Commissioner, remains optimistic that consensus can avoid federal intervention.
California projects its Colorado River water use to reach a historic low in 2025, reflecting conservation gains and affecting water supply for more than 40 million people.