Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
Description
This bill would extend pilot projects through 2026 to increase water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead.
Summary
What it does
This bill would extend the Bureau of Reclamation's authority to conduct pilot projects aimed at increasing water levels in Lake Mead and the Upper Colorado River Basin through fiscal year 2026. These projects are designed to mitigate the impact of ongoing drought conditions by implementing system conservation measures throughout the Colorado River Basin.
Who is affected
This bill affects the Bureau of Reclamation, which is authorized to continue pilot projects through fiscal year 2026. The legislation also impacts stakeholders and water users within the Upper Colorado River Basin and the Lake Mead region who are involved in system conservation efforts to address drought conditions.
Key provisions
- Extension of Bureau of Reclamation pilot projects. Extends the authority for the Bureau of Reclamation to conduct pilot projects through fiscal year 2026.
- Water level conservation in the Colorado River Basin. Continues efforts to increase water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead to mitigate the effects of drought conditions.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill extends the Bureau of Reclamation's pilot projects through the end of fiscal year 2026.
Relationship to existing law
The bill extends the duration of existing Bureau of Reclamation pilot projects through fiscal year 2026, continuing established efforts to manage water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to address drought conditions by extending the Bureau of Reclamation's pilot projects designed to increase water levels in Lake Mead and the Upper Colorado River Basin through fiscal year 2026.