Biden's Last-Ditch Efforts to Secure Colorado River's Future Amid Looming Crisis

The Biden administration is urgently working to secure an agreement among seven Western states on the allocation of the Colorado River's water before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This effort aims to protect the river basin, a crucial water source for millions, amid increasing aridity and population growth in the West. However, significant disagreements persist between upper-basin and lower-basin states, making a consensus unlikely before the deadline. The federal Bureau of Reclamation is leading the negotiations, with the potential for a Supreme Court battle if no agreement is reached.