New information is emerging about what’s being negotiated between the seven states who rely on the Colorado River: an “amicable divorce” between the Upper and Lower Basins. At a meeting of a council made up of farmers, ranchers and other Colorado River water users here, the head of the Colorado River Authority of Utah disclosed some of what was being negotiated. …  It’s basically a separation between the Upper Basin states of Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico and the Lower Basin states of Arizona, Nevada and California. … Lake Powell would basically be maintained at a certain level to keep both basins happy, (Colorado River Authority of Utah Executive Director Amy) Haas clarified to FOX 13 News. She would not disclose specific percentages as each side and the federal government is doing their own modeling. The Lower Basin states also have pledged to reduce their share by 1.5 million acre feet, she said.

Other Colorado River Basin news:

• KJZZ (Phoenix, Ariz.): Why this Arizona water expert says Ted Cooke is a great choice to lead the Bureau of Reclamation
• Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability: Blog: Colorado River water market could help fish and farmers alike
• The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction, Colo.): Hopes for Shoshone water rights project buoyed by Orchard Mesa Irrigation federal funds agreement