The West’s water war arrives in Washington

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By EHN CuratorsFeb 2, 2026, 12:08 pm348 ptsTrendingTop
The Trump administration’s hands-off approach to the fight over the Colorado River has left states careening towards a crisis — and it's not clear that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum can turn them around.

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