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U.S. Issues 10-Year Colorado River Framework, Targets Deep Cuts for Lower Basin

The plan aims to protect reservoir operations, preserve hydropower, force deeper cuts on Arizona California and Nevada through biennial reviews.

German Municipalities Ban Water Removal as Rivers Shrink to Trickles

Lake Powell Projected to Fall to Minimum Power Pool, Threatening Glen Canyon Hydropower

Deadlock Over Colorado River Raises Prospect of Federal Water Reallocations

German Counties Enforce Local Bans on Taking Surface Water for Irrigation

Tamil Nadu Asks Centre to Block Karnataka’s Mekedatu DPR as Legal Fight Escalates

Supreme Court Upholds Tajo Plan, Clearing Way for Stronger Ecological Flows

Feds Pivot to 10-Year Colorado River Plan With Two-Year Cut Reviews

Colorado River Emergency Cuts Threaten 40% Drop in Hoover Dam Power

Authorities Tighten Sábado de Gloria Water Waste Crackdown Across CDMX and the State of Mexico

Mexico Grants Water Titles to Five Baja California Cities as Audits Flag Billions in Unpaid Use

Arizona Hires Sullivan & Cromwell for Potential Colorado River Fight

California, Arizona and Nevada Contest Federal Colorado River Cutback Options

Mahanadi Tribunal Wraps Odisha Inspection, Sets Chhattisgarh Visit for March 7–11

Supreme Court Ends Suo Motu River-Pollution Case, Hands Oversight to NGT

Telangana Sets Timelines and Funds to Revive Godavari Projects as BRS Agrees to Assembly Debate

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

U.S., Mexico Set Annual Rio Grande Deliveries and Debt Repayment Plan

Castilla-La Mancha Plans Tajo Flow Lawsuit as Valencia Protests Spain’s Morocco Water Funding

Arizona Attorney General Reaches Binding Deal With Riverview to Curb Groundwater Use and Provide $11 Million in Aid