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Los Angeles Times
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Arizona considers legal action over shrinking Colorado River reservoirs
Arizona officials strongly oppose the Trump administration’s 10-year plan for handling water shortages on the Colorado River, warning they may sue to challenge proposed federal cutbacks. The plan, which could require Arizona to reduce its water intake by up to 31%, conflicts with the 1922 Colorado River Compact and the Law of the River, with Arizona asserting it does not accept the framework allowing for large, federal-driven water cuts. The dispute centers on ongoing drought, climate change, and the declining levels of Lake Mead and Lake Powell, which threaten water supplies for about 35 million people and agricultural use across the Southwest. Arizona reserves the right to pursue legal action, with experts suggesting the case could reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
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