Federal Colorado River Water Cuts for Three Western States

The Trump Administration released a two-year operating plan for the Colorado River that will sharply reduce water deliveries to Arizona, California and Nevada. Federal officials announced the cuts on Friday for the three lower-basin states that rely on the imperiled river.

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Colorado River crisis: Lower basin braces for massive federal water cuts

The Trump Administration has released a two-year operating plan for the Colorado River. Arizona, California and Nevada are expected to cut their water use from the river.

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Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River

Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.

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