The current guidelines for Colorado River operations expire at the end of 2026. The federal government has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) regarding post-2026 operations on Jan. 9, 2026 with comments due on March 2, 2026. Following are links to CAP’s DEIS comments, statement and related documents.

• CAP statement regarding its DEIS comments
• CAP comments on the DEIS for Post-2026 Operational Guidelines and Strategies for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
• CAP exhibits on its DEIS comments
• CAP supplement to Exhibit 14 of its DEIS comments
  • Economic Impacts to Central Arizona of Reductions in CAP Deliveries