Join Virtual Chat on Keeping Colorado River Less Salty
Published Date: 1/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Advisory Council is holding a public virtual meeting on January 22, 2026, to review progress and plan future efforts to keep the river’s water clean and less salty. This affects communities and farmers relying on the river, with updates from several federal agencies about ongoing projects and budgets. Everyone interested can join online and learn how these efforts protect water quality and support the region’s economy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Public virtual meeting announced
The Bureau of Reclamation is holding a public virtual meeting of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Advisory Council on January 22, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MDT). You can join the meeting online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84372076367.
Accessibility and accommodation request deadlines
If you need sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices, or other accommodations, contact Kathleen Callister at least seven (7) business days before the meeting. Individuals wanting virtual access or special accommodations should contact Kathleen Callister no later than January 10, 2026 to receive instructions.
Public comment timing and submission rules
The Council will allow oral comments at the meeting; to be placed on the oral comment list you must contact Kathleen Callister. Written statements may be filed before, during, or up to 30 days after the meeting, but to allow full consideration at the meeting, written comments must be provided by January 16, 2026.
Federal agencies to report salinity activities
The Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Environmental Protection Agency will each present progress reports and schedules of activities on salinity control in the Colorado River Basin at the meeting. The Council will discuss those reports and the Basin States Program created by Public Law 110-246.
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