U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada

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What to know

  • Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.S1
  • The federal government will adopt Arizona’s preferred plan for Colorado River reductions over the next two years, but more drastic cuts could still be on the horizon. The post Arizona avoids ‘draconian’ Colorado River cuts — for now first appeared on Arizona C...S2
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2mos The New York Times

U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada

Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.

2mos Azcapitoltimes

Arizona avoids ‘draconian’ Colorado River cuts — for now

The federal government will adopt Arizona’s preferred plan for Colorado River reductions over the next two years, but more drastic cuts could still be on the horizon. The post Ariz…

U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada

2 outlets 2 reports

What to know

  • Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.S1
  • The federal government will adopt Arizona’s preferred plan for Colorado River reductions over the next two years, but more drastic cuts could still be on the horizon. The post Arizona avoids ‘draconian’ Colorado River cuts — for now first appeared on Arizona C...S2
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S1 The New York Times 1 report · EN
S2 AzcapitoltimesLead 1 report · EN