Colorado River crisis
Summary
Colorado River negotiations missed the February 14 deadline, with upper and lower basin states far apart on reservoir ownership, Powell releases, and basin contributions. Some Bureau models anticipate a shortage to California of 1.3 million acre-feet — a situation with direct implications for Metropolitan's imported water supplies that Long Beach depends on.
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Last discussed Feb 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
A Colorado River shortage would raise costs and reduce reliability for imported water users across Southern California, including Long Beach.
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