NewsTimes of San DiegoSeptember 13, 2026San Diego County
Department of the Interior announces Colorado River water supply cuts for Arizona, Nevada, and California
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The Department of the Interior announced Colorado River supply cuts affecting basin states including Arizona, Nevada, and California, reducing water access for communities in the region. San Diego officials report that prior water investments will help the area avoid the immediate supply reductions facing other Southwest communities.
Read the full story at Times of San DiegoWhy It Matters
Communities across Arizona, Nevada, and California face reduced water access due to federal supply cuts, while San Diego avoids immediate impacts due to prior infrastructure investments.
Key Facts
- The Department of the Interior announced Colorado River supply cuts affecting Arizona, Nevada, and California last month.
- Basin communities are bracing for reduced water access following the federal announcement.
- San Diego officials state that past costly investments have positioned the region to avoid the supply cuts facing other Southwest communities.
- Some prior water investments in San Diego were previously criticized for driving up water bills.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNational Audubon Society“Environmental advocacy organization”PersonJen Campbell“San Diego councilmember”locationCarlsbad“Location of the country's largest saltwater desalination plant”OrganizationDepartment of the Interior“Announced Colorado River supply cuts and operating guidelines”PersonJennifer Pitt“Director of the Colorado River Program at the National Audubon Society”OrganizationSan Diego County Water Authority“Manages regional water resources and supply investments”locationRiverside“Community participating in a water deal with San Diego”OrganizationImperial Irrigation District“Partner in the 2003 quantification settlement agreement”locationCalifornia“Lower basin state reducing water use by 440,000 acre-feet”locationNevada“Lower basin state affected by water cuts”PersonJeremy Crutchfield“Water resources manager for San Diego County Water Authority”PersonDan Denham“General manager of San Diego County Water Authority”locationArizona“Lower basin state affected by water cuts”locationSan Diego“Region positioned to avoid water cuts through diversified supplies”