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Colorado River report grim; may be looking on the bright side

Missing the Monsoon

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Jonathan P. Thompson
Aug 19, 2025
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The Bureau of Reclamation recently released its August 24-month study of the Colorado River, its projected water supplies, and the effect on reservoir levels and water cutbacks. It’s a doozy that, according to the Bureau, reaffirms the “impacts of unprecedented drought,” and necessitates continued water-use reductions for Arizon…

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