US Proposes Major Colorado River Water Cuts for Western States
The U.S. government is planning dramatic cuts to Colorado River water allocations, potentially reducing supply by up to 40% for Arizona, California, and Nevada. These measures are proposed in response to severe drought conditions and overuse threatening the river's sustainability.
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US government planning dramatic Colorado River water cuts due to drought, overuse - Reuters
US government planning dramatic Colorado River water cuts due to drought, overuse Reuters
Read full article →The Colorado River Is on the Brink of Disaster - WSJ
The Colorado River Is on the Brink of Disaster WSJ
Read full article →US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada
Proposal comes after seven states drawing water from drought-stricken river failed to come to an agreement The US government has proposed a plan for the drought stricken Colorado River that could cut up to 40% of current supplies to Arizona, California and Nevada, as the waterway’s reservoirs continue to plunge to critically low levels. A top Arizona water official shared details of the Trump administration’s plan at a state meeting on Wednesday. Continue reading...
By Uwa Ede-Osifo
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