Colorado River's Future Uncertain

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Trump administration’s funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River

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Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River .

Policymakers warn that a loss of funds and Bureau of Reclamation employees could disrupt programs important for sustaining the drought-strained river.

The region’s states negotiate the long-term operational guidelines for the 1,450-mile artery.

The current interim rules, set in 2007 , will expire at the end of 2026 .

Federal employees involved in the Colorado River’s post-2026 environmental review process are “still in their jobs,” says one expert.

The Bureau of Reclamation last month announced that “a decision was made to reschedule” a meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group .

Anne Castle , a Biden-era appointee to the Upper Colorado River Commission , departed a week after inauguration.

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