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Colorado River Deal Nears Finalization | Salt Lake City News
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A historic deal on the Colorado River is set to finalize this week, offering a lifeline to millions across seven Western states grappling with years of severe drought. With Lake Mead and Lake Powell hitting record lows, the agreement aims to enforce critical water cuts — a move that’s been decades in the making. Farmers, cities, and communities are bracing for impact as complex water rights and climate pressures collide. While Utah and others await specifics, this breakthrough signals a major step toward cooperation — and survival — in the face of a drying West.
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