GOVERNMENT RECORD
Lower Division States, May 1 proposal, hosted by ADWR
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p. 1 term and state shares; p. 4 conservation and funding; p. 7 reservations. A proposal, not proof of executed implementing agreements.
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Relevant excerpt / notes
p. 1 term and state shares; p. 4 conservation and funding; p. 7 reservations. A proposal, not proof of executed implementing agreements.
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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 guidelines specify 700,000 acre-feet of additional voluntary conservation in total across 2026–2028.
The guidelines specify 700,000 acre-feet of additional voluntary conservation in total across 2026–2028.
Timeline events 1
- Lower Division States date their short-term operations proposal
The proposal dated May 1 describes a 2026–2028 implementation term, proposed state shares and conservation contingent on funding. This is the document date, not a verified website publication time or executed agreement.
Related articles 1
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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.