CAP Board Authorizes Legal Action Against Federal Authorities Over Colorado River Water Cuts
The Central Arizona Project (CAP) board has authorized its general counsel to take legal action against federal authorities if necessary, in response to proposed cuts in Colorado River water allocations. This decision comes as Arizona faces significant reductions in its share of river water, with the CAP Canal, which supplies water to the Phoenix and Tucson areas, potentially seeing its flows severely curtailed. CAP officials warn that under the worst-case scenario of a 10-year framework, the canal could go dry. The board's move aims to protect the water supply of the Central Arizona Project and maintain flexibility in responding to sudden or changing events. Legal actions could include intervening in existing lawsuits, such as one filed by Nevada against the federal plan, or initiating independent litigation related to the federal record of decision or the Law of the River. Additionally, the CAP board approved a deal to purchase approximately 9,000 acre-feet of water from the Colorado River Indian Tribes ... 
