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Trump admin and three states cut water use
The federal government is set to approve a plan in which California, Arizona, and Nevada will reduce their Colorado River water usage by at least 3.2 million acre-feet through 2028, avoiding the harsher cuts initially considered. California will cut about 12%, Arizona approximately 31%, and Nevada around 28%, with these reductions stemming from negotiations aimed at managing the river’s declining reservoirs and ongoing drought conditions. The plan responds to the urgent need to address the shrinking water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell amid climate change impacts and aims to balance interests among downstream and upstream states while providing funding for water conservation efforts. The framework also allows for future cutbacks of up to 40% if necessary and will guide operations for the next decade.
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