Colorado River cuts could be achieved with agricultural water leasing

Utah Public Radio

By Thys Reynolds

Published August 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM MDT

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Most Colorado River water in Utah is used for agriculture, but voluntary cuts could offer substantial conversation benefits.

On August 21, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a new short-term plan for water management in the Colorado River Basin.

The Upper Basin, which…