Mayor Supports Lower Colorado River Basin States Agreement

Published on May 22, 2023

City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero expresses her support of a proposed voluntary agreement between the Colorado River Basin Lower Division States - Arizona, California, and Nevada, conserving three million acre-feet over the next three years to protect and stabilize the Colorado River system.

The City of Tucson Mayor and Council stand in support of this effort in alignment with the City’s historic, proactive contributions to the conservation of the Colorado River system.

“This consensus proposal is a step in the right direction when it comes to taking urgent action to protect the Colorado River system; however, I ask all parties to immediately shift their focus to the future of the Colorado River post 2026," said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. "The City of Tucson has been a leader in water conservation in the Southwest.

We applaud the efforts of Governor Hobbs and we look forward to working together with Arizona cities and our neighboring states who are making voluntary efforts to support a secure water future,” added the Mayor. It is the position of the City of Tucson that a voluntary agreement for the protection of the Colorado River system is always a preferred approach, as opposed to the currently proposed plans listed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).

The City of Tucson strongly encourages the Secretary of the Interior to review and support the consensus proposal. If adopted, the collaborative actions will have an immediate positive impact on the river and the 40 million people it serves.

More info:
Lower Basin Governors' Letter