US releases 10-year plan requiring up to 40% water cuts for Colorado River states

The Bureau of Reclamation's proposed framework for Colorado River governance mandates significant reductions for California, Arizona, and Nevada, though experts question whether it adequately addresses the ongoing crisis.

First covered Aug 21, 2026 · 12:41 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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36d Guardian Environment The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis — The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and Nevada It’s official: after years of tense negotiations and missed…

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