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Colorado River Water Crisis Deepens | Reno News
The Colorado River’s future hangs in the balance as federal officials unveil a plan slashing water use by 21% over two years—targeting Nevada, Arizona, and California hardest. With deeper cuts potentially looming after 2028, the 10-year proposal could reshape water politics. While Lower Basin states agree to cuts, they’re pushing Upper Basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) to shoulder more—though the federal draft favors voluntary conservation there. Tensions simmer as drought bites, negotiations drag on since 2023, and a final decision looms this week—with lawsuits likely if…
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