Governors Race to Save Colorado River | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Governors from Colorado River states are racing against time to avoid a water war, with Upper Basin states rallying behind a federal-backed plan for regular reviews and cooperative management. Tensions remain between Upper and Lower Basin states over water use, federal oversight, and dwindling supplies, as the Glen Canyon Dam’s power generation hangs in the balance. With agreements expiring in October and federal fallback plans looming, negotiators are still talking — and that’s the only thing keeping the crisis from boiling over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…