Arizona Governor Exposes Upstream States’ Failure to Commit on Colorado River Conservation

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered a stark warning this week, revealing that the upstream Colorado River states—including Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico—are refusing to commit to meaningful water use reductions as talks to manage the river’s dwindling supply falter. This comes after the missed November 11 deadline set by the Trump administration for a multi-state water conservation agreement. How Long Will Washington Let States Gamble with America’s Water Security? The Colorado River supplies water for over 40 million Americans across seven states. Yet, instead of honoring their legal and moral obligation to share and conserve this vital resource, upstream...