Event Brief
Colorado River deal fails; SoCal faces 10% cut
Filed: Aug 06, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: States missed a Colorado River agreement, and federal stopgap rules could reduce California’s water supply 10% through 2028.
WHO: States negotiating the Colorado River deal; the federal government; California water agencies
WHAT: Failed to reach a Colorado River agreement, prompting likely federal stopgap measures that cut California’s supply
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: States failed to reach a Colorado River deal, leading the federal government to impose a stopgap plan
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