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Colorado and Arizona Compete Over Declining Colorado River Water Allocation

58 reports, 11 independent Updated Sep 23
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What happened

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Colorado and Arizona states are competing over water allocation under the 1922 Colorado River Compact. The river's cumulative flow at Cameo is at a record low this year, prompting states to react to proposed federal rules for managing declining flows. This decline affects 40 million people in the United States and Mexico who depend on the river.

From kunc.org, gjsentinel.com, dailykos.com

Why it matters

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The ongoing drought and declining flows are forcing states to negotiate and strategize over water use. This conflict involves potential court battles over how to apportion cuts forced by persistently dry conditions. The management of this critical resource directly impacts regional economies and agricultural practices.

Arizona is concerned about Colorado River deliveries, and a professor at the University of Arizona is involved in related projects.

From kunc.org

Who's involved

  • ColoradoState facing extreme drought and political conflict over the future of the Colorado River
  • ArizonaState competing with Colorado over water allocation under the 1922 River Compact
  • Colorado RiverMajor river experiencing record low cumulative flow due to drought and management issues

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ColoradoSpeculative

    Colorado might see changes in agricultural revenue or costs as leaders discuss conservation measures and drought-resistant crops.

  • Grand JunctionSpeculative

    Grand Junction might face increased costs for water usage restrictions due to extreme drought conditions.

How it developed

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  1. States are reacting to proposed federal water rules and managing river flows via state agreements.1 source
  2. State governments in Colorado and Arizona are struggling to manage shared river resources, leading to a legal impasse.Sub-event
  3. Tribes negotiated a settlement regarding water allocation for the Colorado River in northern Arizona.Sub-event
  4. The Colorado River is supplying water to both Colorado and Arizona.1 source
  5. Colorado and Arizona states compete over water allocation under the 1922 River Compact.1 source
  6. Shared management of the Colorado River basin established between Colorado and Arizona.1 source

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