This New Colorado River Plan Could Force Talks Every 2 Years. Is That a Good Idea?

A new federal proposal for managing the Colorado River would force states to reassess their strategy every two years over the next decade. That would mark a shift from the old way of doing things, which saw water-sharing rules implemented for 20 years at a time, with no mandatory check-ins along the way.

Policymakers and policy analysts say the new strategy would come with pros and cons.