Feds Push for Colorado River Deal Amidst State Negotiation Deadlock
TL;DR
Western states relying on the Colorado River face a tight deadline to reach a new water-sharing agreement by February 14, amid worsening drought conditions, declining reservoir levels, and disagreements over water cuts, with federal officials urging a compromise to prevent severe shortages and potential hydropower loss.
Topics:nationenvironment#colorado-river#environment#federal-government#lake-powell#state-negotiations#water-shortage
- Feds demand compromise on Colorado River while states flounder despite water shortage Nevada Current
- The fight over the Colorado River has become a political nightmare Politico
- Lake Mead adds 3 feet as California rains quench demand; Colorado River agreement gets new deadline KLAS 8 News Now
- New report paints grim picture of water use problems with Colorado River CBS News
- “I don’t know what we need to do next”: Colorado River users stuck in limbo as state negotiators continue to flounder The Colorado Sun
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