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Colorado River Crisis Hits Home | Sacramento News
The feds are stepping in with a bold new plan to save the Colorado River, which is running dangerously low—threatening 40 million people across seven states. Arizona, California, and Nevada face mandatory water cuts while upstream states get temporary relief. The proposal allows flexible releases from Lake Powell and sets up biennial water decisions for a decade, aiming to pave the way for a long-term agreement. But with reservoirs at historic lows and even Glen Canyon Dam’s power at risk, this is just a stopgap. Without lasting cooperation, cities, farms, and energy supplies could suffer…
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