Colorado River Shortage Preparedness
The Colorado River system is experiencing long-term drought, exacerbated by hotter and drier conditions.
The Lower Basin States, since the adoption of the 2007 Guidelines, have taken proactive actions to respond to worsening conditions. Despite those efforts, beginning in 2022, the Lower Colorado River Basin will experience its first declared Tier 1 Colorado River shortage.
Within Arizona, we are prepared for these conditions, thanks in large part to our unique collaborative efforts among water leaders including tribes, cities, agriculture, industry and environmental organizations.
To protect Lake Mead from falling to even more critical levels, Arizona water leaders are continuing to work together within the state and with partners across the Colorado River basin to develop new approaches to protect and sustain our Colorado River water supply now and into the future.
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Previous CRSP Meetings
Arizona Reconsultation Committee Meeting #8 | Mon, Nov 20 2023, 2pm |
Arizona Reconsultation Meeting | Fri, Nov 4 2022, 10am |
Modeling and Analysis Work Group | Thu, Sep 8 2022, 2pm |
Arizona Reconsultation Committee (ARC) | Tue, Nov 30 2021, 3pm |
Arizona Reconsultation Committee | Wed, May 26 2021, 10am |
*Notice of Quorum* ARC Committee Meeting | Thu, Sep 17 2020, 10am |
ARC Committee Meeting #2 | Thu, Sep 17 2020, 10am |
Arizona Reconsultation Virtual "Kick-Off" Meeting | Thu, Jun 25 2020, 10am |
*Notice of Quorum* Arizona Reconsultation Committee Meeting | Thu, Jun 25 2020, 10am |