US eyes drastic Colorado River cuts for AZ, CA and NV amid drought
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The Trump administration’s proposed 10-year plan could slash annual Colorado River deliveries to Arizona, California and Nevada by up to 3 million acre-feet (as much as 40%), with reductions evaluated biennially and final decisions due in June. Cuts would be guided by the river’s priority under the 1922 Colorado River Compact, potentially hitting the Central Arizona Project hard. The plan arises amid severe drought and ongoing disputes with upper-basin states, and follows separate voluntary-reduction proposals by the lower-basin states that require federal cooperation to take effect.
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- Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West, experts say CBS News
- US government planning dramatic Colorado River water cuts due to drought, overuse Reuters
- 40% water cut may come with feds’ Colorado River plan; Lake Mead projections show steep drop KLAS 8 News Now
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