Glen Canyon Dam, Colorado River
Image: Bureau of Reclamation
Superstition considers Friday the 13th an unlucky day, a day for inauspicious happenings. Regarding the Colorado River, two concerning developments were announced on Friday, February 13, 2026. State officials from the seven US States sharing the Colorado River issued statements regarding the lack of agreement on a new framework for sharing Colorado River shortages when the current operating framework expires at the end of this year.
Students Encouraged to Attend WRRC Annual Conference
This year, WRRC staff are working with Tribal and community colleges across Arizona, including Tohono O’odham Community College, Pima Community College, Diné College, and many more, to promote student attendance at the 2026 annual conference on April 14–15. The conference will be an amazing opportunity for students to learn about water and connect with professionals in the field. Discounted conference registration prices are available to students.
Research Associate Anna Msigwa Returns to WRRC
This month, the WRRC welcomes back Research Associate Anna Msigwa, who was previously hosted by the WRRC in January–February 2025 through the PEER2PEER fellowship program on a transboundary water security project. Now she rejoins the WRRC to conduct postdoctoral research supported by the Schlumberger Foundation’s Faculty for the Future Program.
Study Shows Flood Insurance Depends on Data Analysis
A University of Arizona-led research team found that using different flood datasets for insurance decision-making can dramatically change when index-based flood insurance is paid out, how fast it is paid, and how predictable program costs are. These findings show that data choice can shape real world outcomes for communities that rely on insurance as a financial safety net after disasters.