… Utah and the six other states along the Colorado River are in the middle of negotiating new agreements governing the river. At times, it appears the discussions have been acrimonious. When the seven state representatives left a power summit in Las Vegas last year? They weren’t speaking. … Upper Basin states have been criticized for not taking as deep of cuts, where they argue they already have made reductions. One thing that Utah is planning for post-2026? More conservation. … ”Conservation is one thing that I think that the Upper Basin has contemplated all along that we would be able to put on the table in order to facilitate a deal,” said Amy Haas, the executive director of the Colorado River Authority of Utah.

Other Colorado River Basin news:

• Arizona’s Family (Phoenix): Arizona farmers adjust to water restrictions as Colorado River cuts continue
• The Arizona Republic (Phoenix): Opinion: Lake Powell avoided calamity by mere inches. Next month, it won’t be so lucky
• Western FarmPress: Opinion: Protecting upper Colorado River is protecting food, rural communities