Colorado River commissioner: state will defend Colorado water users while engaging on post-2026 guidelines
Colorado's river commissioner told the committee the state aims to negotiate a supply-driven post-2026 operating framework and will submit NEPA comments; she warned some federal alternatives shift most shortage risk to the Lower Basin and emphasized protecting Colorado water users.
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Becky Mitchell, Colorado's River Commissioner, briefed the Joint Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee on the federal process to develop post-2026 operating guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
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