States won’t meet Colorado River deadline, Nevada negotiator says

Valentine’s Day is on Saturday, the same day as the deadline for Colorado River negotiations.

However, seven states aren’t feeling the love after failing to meet a second deadline to agree on how water from the river will be used in the future. The current guidelines will expire at the end of 2026.

WATCH| Guy Tannenbaum talks to John Entsminger, the General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority

States won’t meet Colorado River deadline, Nevada negotiator says

On Friday, John Entsminger, Southern Nevada Water Authority General Manager and Nevada’s lead Colorado River negotiator, said it was disappointing, especially after spending years trying to come to an agreement…

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