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Federal Government Proposes New Rules for Colorado River Dispute
3/22/2026
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Story summary
- The federal government intervenes in the Colorado River dispute.
- Negotiations among seven states and 30 tribal nations have stalled.
- The Department of the Interior plans to propose new rules by October 1.
- Farmers in Yuma, Arizona face potential water cuts and are conserving water.
- Interior Secretary Burgum remains optimistic about reaching a fair compromise.
