I will continue working with the Administration and bipartisan leaders at every level of government to protect this critical resource for our farmers, ranchers, businesses, tribes, and every Arizona family that relies on the Colorado River.
I will continue working with the Administration and bipartisan leaders at every level of government to protect Arizona's Colorado River water resources and secure long-term water certainty for Arizona.
Occurrences
Evidence
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Ciscomani said he was Co-Chair of the bipartisan Colorado River Caucus, had spoken directly with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum multiple times during the process, and had urged Interior to adopt key Lower Basin provisions. He said the plan appeared to avoid the most drastic options while still requiring review.
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Nevada, the Colorado River Commission of Nevada, and Southern Nevada Water Authority filed suit contesting Interior’s Colorado River Record of Decision. The litigation asks the court to set aside the Record of Decision and prevent implementation until alleged legal and technical shortcomings are resolved; no preliminary hearing had been set.
Assessments
Ciscomani has taken concrete same-term federal action consistent with the promise: co-chairing the bipartisan Colorado River Caucus, engaging Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and urging Lower Basin provisions in Interior's Colorado River process. That supports credit for continuing to work with the Administration and bipartisan leaders. However, the broader promised outcome of securing long-term Colorado River water certainty for Arizona is not fully delivered because the operating plan remains contested in litigation and implementation is not settled. This warrants partial credit rather than full delivery.