Amid tense negotiations over the Colorado River’s future, Nevada leaders came together Thursday to focus on the state’s strategy to meet the climate and drought crisis threatening Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, whose district falls within the boundaries of Lake Mead and half of the Hoover Dam, brought together regional water and hydropower leaders to highlight mounting needs the state faces during her third annual Southern Nevada Water Summit at the Springs Preserve.

Other Colorado River Basin news:

• Las Vegas Sun (Nev.): Nevada warns of tough choices as Colorado River deadline approaches
• Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nev.): ‘It’s crunch time’ to save Lake Mead as negotiations stall, Nevada leader says
• The Ripon Advance (Washington): Ciscomani relaunches bipartisan caucus focused on Colorado River water scarcity
• Aspen Public Radio (Colo.): A new river barrier in Garfield County will protect a rare fish and upgrade agriculture infrastructure