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Colorado River Water Crisis Deepens | Salt Lake City News
States relying on the Colorado River are in a water crisis as Lake Powell’s levels plummet, forcing urgent negotiations between upper and lower basin states over a new water management plan. With the old 1922 agreement no longer viable, the clock is ticking—no deal by October or federal intervention looms. Upper basin states claim they’ve already cut usage, while lower basin states demand fairer sharing. Legal battles may erupt, and emergency measures are already in place, but a lasting solution that balances agriculture, cities, tribes, and recreation remains elusive. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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