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Tri‑City officials say progress on Colorado River talks and local groundwater management remains difficult
Summary
Officials reported that state and federal talks on post‑2026 Colorado River operating guidelines remain contested among basin states; local leaders said groundwater management remains a complicated, long‑term challenge requiring conservation and coordinated policy work.
Tri‑City officials summarized two water discussions held during the governor's visit to Kingman earlier in October: state engagement on Colorado River policy and local groundwater issues.
Mayors and county officials said the Upper Basin states have been firm in their negotiating positions and that Lower Basin states (California, Arizona, Nevada) are attempting to coordinate responses. Officials noted the Department of the Interior retains authority to set operating decisions and that post‑2026 guidelines had been expected by December but are unlikely to be finalized in that timeframe.
Local leaders stressed conservation and targeted local actions such…
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