Western states face more water cutbacks as Colorado River shrinks

After years of battles over its use — and a long-running drought — states that rely on the Colorado River are facing the prospect of further cutbacks. Years of gridlock among the states prompted the federal government to step in. A new blueprint lays out new requirements for managing the shrinking river. Science corre

The proposal comes as the river faces a historic water shortage, with reservoirs reaching levels not seen since 1957.

Federal officials released an updated framework for the Colorado River, requiring three states to significantly reduce their water use.

New Colorado River plan will require steep cuts for three states as reservoirs tumble to new lows  CNN

US proposes deep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California, Nevada  Reuters

The Trump administration has released its long-awaited 10-year plan for dealing with worsening water shortages along the Colorado River.

US announces steep water cuts for three states amid Colorado River crisis

Federal government plan outlines cuts to California, Arizona and Nevada but fix is likely to be only temporary The US government released its anxiously awaited plan for how to manage the Colorado river crisis on Friday, outlining cuts in water supplied to California, Arizona and Nevada. The proposal from the US Bureau

Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.

The federal government is proposing cuts to water used by California, Arizona and Nevada, a major step toward figuring out the management of the dwindling Colorado River. The river provides water to states throughout the West, including drinking water and water for agricultural, industrial and municipal uses. As the We

A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.

Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River  Toronto Star

Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river

Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River  AP News

A Friday press release offers some insight but no concrete details about what the next two years will bring as the federal government imposes river sharing guidelines.