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The Colorado River, a vital water source for over 40 million people, is at the centre of ongoing negotiations among Western states. The states involved include California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

Recent comments from Arizona's negotiator, Tom Buschatzke, suggest that the negotiations are encountering obstacles. In an interview with our website this week, Buschatzke expressed uncertainty about the success of the discussions and noted that the consensus on a plan for the Colorado River is becoming less likely.

The negotiations are focused on balancing water rights and usage amid drought conditions. The most likely current solution involves federal government-imposed reductions in water allocations to address ongoing shortages and overuse.

However, the future distribution of the Colorado River's water remains a topic of ongoing discussions. The negotiators are facing a time crunch, as they aim to find a solution that is fair and sustainable for all parties involved.

The Colorado River is a shared water resource among the Western states, and its shrinking size has added urgency to the negotiations. Arizona's negotiator, Buschatzke, made it clear that the negotiations are currently facing difficulties, and the success of the negotiations for the Colorado River's future is uncertain.

Despite the challenges, the discussions are still ongoing, with Buschatzke indicating that the negotiations are still undergoing revisions. The future of the Colorado River is still a topic of intense interest and concern for all parties involved, and the outcome of these negotiations will have significant implications for the millions of people who rely on this critical water source.