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Nevada Sues Over Colorado River Cuts | Spokane News
Nevada’s suing the Trump administration over a drastic Colorado River water cut plan that could slash southern Nevada’s supply by 70%—while sparing upstream states like Colorado and Utah. With Lake Mead and Powell at historic lows due to climate-driven drought, Las Vegas faces existential threats to basic services, even as conservation limits are reached. Arizona is also preparing legal action, highlighting deep rifts between upstream and downstream states. This could escalate to the Supreme Court, delaying any resolution for years. Yet Nevada’s negotiators remain open to talks, hoping for a…
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