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Federal officials announce easing of water cuts for Western states reliant on Colorado River in 2024, yet long-term challenges persist.
WASHINGTON -- Federal officials said Tuesday they will ease water cuts for Western states reliant on the Colorado River in 2024, thanks to a slightly improved outlook, but long-term challenges remain.
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Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here's what to expect | 2023-08-15 13:12:15
Federal officials this week are expected to ease water cuts for 2024 under a slightly improved outlook for the Colorado River’s health, though long-term challenges remain. The river provides water for seven U.S. states, 29 Native American tribes and two states in Mexico. Years of overuse by farms and cities and the effects of drought worsened by climate change has meant much less water flows today through the Colorado River than in previous decades.