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Colorado River Cuts Hit Three States | Sacramento News
Federal officials just announced major water cuts for Arizona, Nevada, and California starting next year—through 2028—as the Colorado River faces its worst drought in 26 years. With snowpack at historic lows and outdated water-sharing rules set to expire, states are scrambling to agree on a long-term plan. Upstream states like Colorado and Utah aren’t cutting back yet, but pressure is mounting across the board. Millions of people, farmers, and Native American tribes who rely on this water are feeling the strain. While officials frame the cuts as temporary steps toward stability…
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