Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Under the Bureau of Reclamation's plan, California, Nevada and Arizona will collectively reduce water use by 1.25 million acre-feet annually for the next two years, with the possibility of larger cuts depending on conditions.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NPR · Aug 22, 2026 at 7:43 AM ET
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Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge(opens original report in a new tab)NPRTier A
Colorado River crisis: Lower basin braces for massive federal water cuts(opens original report in a new tab)The Trump Administration has released a two-year operating plan for the Colorado River. Arizona, California and Nevada are expected to cut their water use from the river. — NPR
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