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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