Reclamation publishes final environmental impact statement for future Colorado River operations

Preferred alternative provides framework for post-2026 river operations with flexibility to adapt to changing needs Press release from the Department of the Interior The Bureau of Reclamation has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement, which designates a preferred course of action for future management of Lake Powell and Lake Mead. The preferred alternative establishes an adaptive decision framework to be used to develop operating guidelines designed to ensure reliable operations in the Colorado River Basin while maintaining the flexibility to […]