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Colorado River Crisis: States Pledge Massive Water Cuts
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California, Arizona, and Nevada unveil a significant water-saving plan for the Colorado River, aiming to stabilize it until 2028. They commit to reducing water use by over 3.2 million acre-feet, surpassing their previous offer. The plan involves substantial cuts for each state: Arizona (760,000 acre-feet), California (440,000), and Nevada (50,000). This comes as Lake Mead and Lake Powell levels plummet, threatening power generation. The plan is a response to the record-low Rocky Mountain snowpack (22% of average) due to global warming. The move underscores the rivers dire state but offers hope if all states collaborate for broader conservation.
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