U.S. Dept of Interior prepares Colo. River water rights settlement
Published on Feb 20, 2026, 2:35:17 PM
Total time: 00:01:27
Published on Feb 20, 2026, 2:35:17 PM
Total time: 00:01:27
The U.S. Department of Interior is working on a Colorado River water rights settlement after the seven basin states failed to come to an agreement by the February 14th deadline. Arizona U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego believes a federal settlement will be more favorable for Arizona as opposed to a seven-state agreement.
KTAR News covers the state’s water usage, effects of an ongoing drought and what can be done to ensure water is available for people in the state of Arizona in the future.