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Water, Federal
NVBEX Staff
10 Aug 2026

Lower Basin States Concerned About Colorado River Dams Focus

The Bureau of Reclamation’s announcement of its preferred operating framework for the Colorado River raised concerns among Lower Basin states beyond the potential allocation cuts...

Diagram of operating thresholds at Glen Canyon Dam, including the 3,490-foot mark triggering the post-2026 operating framework.
Federal, Water
NVBEX Staff
6 Aug 2026

U.S. Government Releases Colorado River Plan; Lower Basin to Receive Cuts

The Lower Basin states are to receive a 20% cut in Colorado River allocations over the next two years. The federal government recently released its...

Image of the Colorado River snaking through a canyon
Local News, Water
NVBEX Staff
20 Aug 2025

Nevada to Lose 7% of Colorado River Allocations Due to Drought

Federal officials announced the State of Nevada is to receive a smaller quantity of Colorado River water allocations due to the ongoing drought. The August...

Colorado River
Water, Federal
NVBEX Staff
26 Nov 2024

Water Management Plan Updates Considered for Colorado River

In an effort to keep water from reaching critically low levels, the federal government devised five alternatives for managing the Colorado River. The Bureau of...

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