Plan to Save Lake Mead Nears as Katie Hobbs Says Water Cuts ‘Unacceptable’
Summary
The U.S. government and seven states sharing the Colorado River are finalizing a plan to address water shortages and low reservoir levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said her state will not accept unfair cuts to its water supply as talks continue to protect the river and its reservoirs.Key Facts
- A federal plan to manage Colorado River water shortages is expected soon.
- The Colorado River serves seven states: Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico (Upper Basin), and Arizona, California, Nevada (Lower Basin).
- Current water-sharing rules for the river will expire this year.
- Lakes Mead and Powell are at their lowest combined water levels ever recorded—27% and 22% full respectively.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met virtually with the seven governors to discuss the river’s future management.
- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs opposes “unreasonable” cuts to Arizona’s water share and demands fair conservation efforts from all states.
- The states and 30 tribes depend on the Colorado River for water and economic needs for about 40 million people.
- Proposed plans include short-term water conservation measures to keep reservoir levels above critical points.
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