Colorado River, Moab, Utah

VIDEO: Colorado River Authority Act of Utah 2021

New Colorado River Authority Act enacted to protect water interests in Utah.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (March 10, 2021) — Utah’s 2021 Legislature passed the Colorado River Authority of Utah Act addressing management of the state’s interests in the Colorado River system.

A new six member council from across Utah will include a member representing Washington County’s Conservancy District.

Washington County Commissioners applaud efforts to preserve and protect water interests which are critical to southern Utah’s water needs in the near future.