California Governor Newsom Supports Utah's Desalination Water Trade Proposal for Colorado River Management
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE & DESALINATION
California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed support for a multi-state solution to Colorado River water management in a letter to fellow governors. He praised Utah Governor Spencer Cox's proposal to trade water shares for funding desalination projects. Despite no agreement reached during recent negotiations among Colorado River states, Newsom emphasized the importance of collaboration to secure water for 40 million residents.

Feb 18, 2026, 9:36 PM