Federal officials expected to ease water cuts on the Colorado River
A slightly improved outlook for the Colorado River’s health has prompted federal officials to ease water cuts this week.
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A slightly improved outlook for the Colorado River’s health has prompted federal officials to ease water cuts this week.
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.
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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.