Lawrence MacDonnell, University of Colorado Law School, is publishing The 1922 Colorado River Compact at 100 in volume 33 of Western Legal History (2023). Here is the abstract.


This article provides a recounting of the negotiation of the Colorado River Compact in 1922. It discusses the evolution of the negotiation process and the compromises and agreements. It provides a summary of key Compact provisions. It then briefly discusses the ratification process and final Congressional adoption. Finally it assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Compact provisions after 100 years.


Download the article from SSRN at the link.