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US government planning dramatic Colorado River water cuts due to drought, overuse
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US government planning dramatic Colorado River water cuts due to drought, overuse
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation proposed a 10-year plan in which Arizona, California and Nevada would potentially cut water use by up to 3 million acre-feet per year to maintain water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the river's severely depleted reservoirs, Buschatzke told a meeting of Arizona water.
US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada
Proposal comes after seven states drawing water from drought-stricken river failed to come to an agreement The US government has proposed a plan for the drought stricken Colorado River that could cut up to 40% of current supplies to Arizona, California and Nevada, as the waterway’s reservoirs continue to plunge to.