Feds Unveil Plan to Address Colorado River Crisis
Federal officials released a new plan to address Colorado River water shortages, allowing for potential cuts of up to 3 million acre-feet annually in the Lower Basin states of Arizona, California, and Nevada during severe drought conditions. The plan replaces the 2007 guidelines and emphasizes flexibility in responding to changing hydrological conditions, with initial mandatory reductions expected over the next two years. Arizona would face the largest cuts, potentially losing about 760,000 acre-feet per year, with overall reductions contingent on reservoir levels and drought severity. The framework aims to sustain water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell amid ongoing drought challenges.
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