On March 2, 2026, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, joined by 40 statewide and regional business organizations, submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Post-2026 operational guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. The coalition urges the Department to withdraw and revise the proposal, citing disproportionate impacts on Arizona and insufficient analysis of economic and national security consequences.
Arizona Business Coalition Opposes Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Post-2026 Colorado River Operations
