New Colorado River plan will require steep cuts for three states as reservoirs tumble to new lows

7 verified updates • corroborated by 4 independent sources • tracked since July 31, 2026

🔵
Jul 31, 11:30 AM 1 source: The Washington Post
A new Colorado River plan requires water cuts for three states. Deeper cuts are still possible.
🟡
Jul 31, 03:30 PM 1 source: washingtonpost.com
🟡
Jul 31, 04:00 PM 2 sources: CNN, The Washington Post
New Colorado River plan will require steep cuts for three states as reservoirs tumble to new lows
→ Reservoir levels now confirmed at new lows.
🟡
Jul 31, 04:30 PM 1 source: The Washington Post
A new Colorado River plan requires water cuts for three states. Deeper cuts are still possible.
🟡
Aug 01, 06:30 AM 1 source: CNN
New Colorado River plan will require steep cuts for three states as reservoirs tumble to new lows
🟡
Aug 01, 10:00 AM 1 source: cnn.com
🟡
Aug 01, 10:30 AM 1 source: CNN