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Colorado River plan calls for major cuts
A federal plan will require California, Arizona, and Nevada to cut their water use from the Colorado River by 16 to 20% through 2028 amid ongoing drought and declining reservoir levels. The plan, published by the US Bureau of Reclamation, aims to address a long-standing water crisis that threatens the Colorado River’s vital role in supporting agriculture, electricity generation, and millions of people. While the lower basin states face mandatory cuts, upper basin states are not required to reduce use, fueling disagreements over sharing the dwindling water supplies. Reservoir levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead are at historic lows, with projections indicating potential damage to hydropower capacity.
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