Event Brief
Lower basin braces for federal Colorado River water cuts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (10)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Summary: The Trump Administration released a two-year operating plan for the Colorado River. Arizona, California and Nevada are expected to cut their water use from the river as the plan takes effect.
WHO: Trump Administration
WHAT: Released a two-year operating plan for the Colorado River that is expected to require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut water use.
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026 at 7:43 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The plan sets expected reductions in water use for the lower basin states.
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