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Colorado River states face tough choices as water supplies shrink

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Fox 13 · Sep 14, 2026

Colorado River states face tough choices as water supplies shrink

— The Upper Colorado River Commission, including Utah representatives, discussed shrinking water supplies and difficult allocation decisions amid a record-low snowpack, including plans to release 450,000 acre-feet from…

Salt Lake Tribune · Sep 15, 2026

‘We’re out of water’: Utah communities live with steep water cuts amid brutal Colorado River drought

— Utah communities are experiencing severe water cuts amid ongoing Colorado River drought, as Upper Basin states discuss water shortages and future drought plans at a meeting of the Upper Colorado River Commission.

Park Record · Sep 15, 2026

Provo River Days urges collective action for water, environmental stewardship

— Provo River Days brought volunteers and educators to Deer Creek State Park and other Wasatch County sites to raise awareness about water quality, harmful algal blooms, and stewardship of the Provo River watershed.