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Nevada Sues Over Colorado River Cuts | Reno News
Nevada is suing the federal government over a new Colorado River water plan that threatens to slash its allocation by over 200,000 acre-feet—leaving the state with less than 86,000 acre-feet annually, far below what Las Vegas needs. The lawsuit argues the Interior Department ignored economic impacts and violated environmental laws and the historic “Law of the River,” while Upper Basin states get to cut voluntarily and Lower Basin states face mandatory reductions. Governor Joe Lombardo calls the plan unfair and vows Nevada will fight for a balanced solution as the West grapples with historic…
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