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Department of the Interior, August 21 operating-decision announcement
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Supports the announcement date, aggregate reduction and conditional state allocation. The announcement should be read together with the final operating guidelines, which provide the operative details for the conservation period.
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Supports the announcement date, aggregate reduction and conditional state allocation. The announcement should be read together with the final operating guidelines, which provide the operative details for the conservation period.
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Related claims 2
- VerifiedThe Arizona 760,000-acre-foot share is conditional on the required implementing agreements.
The Arizona 760,000-acre-foot share is conditional on the required implementing agreements.
- VerifiedThe federal 2027–2028 guidelines set an annual Lower Basin reduction of 1.25 million acre-feet.
The federal 2027–2028 guidelines set an annual Lower Basin reduction of 1.25 million acre-feet.
Timeline events 1
- Interior issues Colorado River decision framework and 2027–2028 guidelines
Interior announces the federal decision, including an annual 1.25-million-acre-foot Lower Basin reduction for 2027 and 2028. The state split remains tied to implementing agreements. The broader decision framework covers 2027–2036.
Related articles 1
- ExplainerArizona Is Losing Colorado River Water. Is Yuma?
Arizona’s conditional 760,000-acre-foot share does not establish a uniform 27% cut to Yuma. Here is what the official records say about local priorities, planning and the decisions still unresolved.
Organizations 3
- Arizona Department of Water Resources
Arizona agency co-convening the Arizona Reconsultation Committee and hosting its planning records.
- Bureau of Reclamation
Federal agency publishing Colorado River operating guidelines, entitlement lists, project descriptions and water-accounting records.
- U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal department issuing the August 21, 2026 Colorado River operating decision.
Related topics 1
- Colorado River Water & Yuma
What federal Colorado River reductions mean for Yuma-area water holders, with evidence on priorities, planning, conservation and unresolved delivery decisions.