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Does the Colorado River fight need a referee?

An independent facilitator could help move the talks forward

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Mike LaSusa
Mar 23, 2026
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A kayaker paddles the Colorado River
A kayaker paddles the Colorado River (Credit: National Park Service)

An independent facilitator could help Western states reach a long-term agreement over the Colorado River, as record-low snowpack and record-high heat reinforce the need for solutions to manage the river’s dwindling supply.

It’s been more than a month since Colorado and six other southwes…

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