Need for long-term solutions to Colorado River crisis has never been more urgent

By: Newsline contributor

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: January 7, 2026

Words: 535

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Our nation has reached a critical inflection point. We can no longer ignore the alarming reality that we are using more water than the Colorado River reliably provides. Major reservoirs such as Lake Mead and Lake Powell sit at roughly one-third full and under historic stress.

Operating guidelines that manage the delivery of the River’s water — and therefore, the stability of its $3.8 trillion economy – are expiring. As our nation endures extreme levels …

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