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The Department of the Interior says it will implement a plan sought by the seven Colorado River Basin states to reduce 3 million acre-feet in water consumption by 2026.
A new document from the federal government shows how some pressure is lifted from states that use water from the Colorado River until 2026, but bigger challenges lie ahead.
Conservation and government action still necessary to protect reservoirs
A wet winter and a temporary water conservation agreement have lifted some weight off the shoulders of Colorado River policymakers.
For Star subscribers: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation proposes to cut Colorado River water use in the three Lower Basin states much less than first proposed.