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Feds finalize plan for managing the Colorado River with no state deal

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A high-angle view of a dried, cracked riverbed in a Utah canyon, symbolizing water scarcity and the impact of management decisions on the Colorado River system.
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Utah News spotted this story published August 21, 2026 at Fox 13. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

The U.S. Department of Interior released its plan for managing the Colorado River system in the absence of a deal between the seven states, including Utah, along the river.