Nevada challenges federal Colorado River cuts in landmark lawsuit
TL;DR
Nevada filed a lawsuit against a federal plan requiring cuts to Colorado River water use by Nevada and two other states, arguing the plan violates river rules and ignores the economic impact on southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, as the river faces a potential collapse.
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- Nevada sues over federally mandated reduction in Colorado River water use The Washington Post
- Nevada files lawsuit challenging federal plan for Colorado River revival The Guardian
- Nevada Sues Trump Administration Over Colorado River Cuts The New York Times
- A new Colorado River plan is heading for Arizona lawmakers. Do they have the power to change it? KJZZ
- Nevada sues Interior over cuts to 'already meager' Colorado River water allocation The Nevada Independent
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