Deal Is Reached to Keep Colorado River From Going Dry, for Now …
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Arizona, California and Nevada have agreed to take less water from the drought-strained Colorado River, a breakthrough agreement that, for now, keeps the river from falling so low that it...
A major Colorado River water transfer has some asking for more …
WEB3 days ago · KUNC. The Colorado River flows through the Shoshone diversion structure on Jan. 29, 2024. Northern Water, which supplies cities and farms on the Front Range, is asking for more data about how much water will stay on the Western Slope after the Colorado River District purchases rights to the water that flows through Shoshone. A …
The latest on the Colorado River and Lake Mead report
WEBAug 16, 2022 · The Colorado River irrigates crops, powers electric grids and provides drinking water to 40 million people. But as its supply dwindles, a crisis looms.
Top Arizona water official has backup plan if states can't work out ...
WEB2 days ago · All this comes as the current guidelines for operations of the river expire at the end of 2025. And the director of the Department of Water Resources said his agency is currently involved in negotiations with the seven "basin'' states that all claim a share of the Colorado River as well as the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
New Colorado river water sharing deal : NPR
WEBMay 22, 2023 · The White House has announced a key deal with Arizona, California and Nevada to conserve large amounts of water from the drought-afflicted Colorado River.
Colorado River states are ready to work on a longer term deal to ... - NPR
WEBJun 9, 2023 · Now that a historic agreement on sharing the Colorado River has been struck, states are working out the details, and planning for its expiration in 2026.
Breakthrough proposal would aid drought-stricken Colorado River …
WEBMay 23, 2023 · LAS VEGAS (AP) — Arizona, Nevada and California said Monday they’re willing to cut back on their use of the dwindling Colorado River in exchange for money from the federal government -- and to avoid forced cuts as drought threatens the key water supply for the U.S. West.
States reach landmark deal on water cuts to stave off a crisis on …
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Three Southwest states announced Monday they have struck a historic deal to cut billions of gallons of Colorado River water usage over the next four years, about half of which would be...
US floats options to reduce water pulled from Colorado River
WEBApr 12, 2023 · BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Biden administration released an environmental analysis Tuesday that outlined two ways that seven Western states and tribes reliant on the overtapped Colorado River could cut their use, but declined to publicly take a side on the best option.
Three states reach Colorado River deal to reduce water usage - NBC News
WEBThe seven states that rely on the Colorado River for power and drinking water have reached a deal on cuts to keep the drought-stricken river flowing.
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