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U.S. Slashes Lake Powell Releases, Taps Flaming Gorge to Protect Hydropower

The emergency shift seeks to keep Glen Canyon Dam generating power through a year of record‑low runoff.

Lake Powell Runoff Forecast Plunges to 22% of Normal, Raising Record-Low Risk

Utah Escalates Legal Push as Colorado River Talks Stall and Federal Plan Looms

Colorado River Talks Miss Second Deadline as Interior Advances Post‑2026 Federal Plan

Colorado River States Miss U.S. Deadline, Setting Stage for Federal Action

U.S. Sets Near-Term Timeline for Colorado River Deal as States Press On in Las Vegas

Colorado River States Miss Federal Deadline as Talks Continue

Colorado River Talks Stall as Leadership Void and Secrecy Concerns Mount

Colorado River Experts Warn of Near-Term Shortfall, Urge Immediate Basinwide Cuts

Federal Outlook Points to 2026 Tier 1 Shortage on Colorado River, Raising Pressure for New Rules

Bureau Orders Third Year of Colorado River Cuts as Reservoirs Hit New Lows