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flag Colorado River states clash over water cuts as drought and outdated agreements threaten supplies.

flag The Colorado River states remain deadlocked over water allocations, with Utah accusing Arizona and other Lower Basin states of rejecting a conservation plan before a February 14 deadline. flag Lake Mead and Lake Powell are at 30-34% capacity due to a 20% decline in river flow since 2000, driven by drought and climate change. flag A federal draft plan could cut Central Arizona Project supplies by up to 100% as early as next year, impacting millions, while placing all cuts on Lower Basin states. flag The 1922 compact, now outdated, divides water unequally, with Arizona’s junior rights making it most vulnerable. flag All seven states are preparing for potential litigation, with Utah allocating $6 million for legal efforts. flag The Bureau of Reclamation warns it will impose a solution by July 1 if no agreement is reached.

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