Published 11 months ago

Southwest states reach landmark deal on water cuts protect Colorado River starting this year

Seven U.S. States have reached an agreement to conserve water from the Colorado River through 2026.
The conservation efforts, which are voluntary, will conserve 3 million acre feet of water.
The Department of Interior announced the agreement on Monday.

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The Guardian

US states agree breakthrough deal to prevent Colorado River from drying up

California, Arizona and Nevada strike deal with US government to take about 13% less water from drought-stricken river

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Western states reach 'historic' deal to help save Colorado River

Seven U.S. states that depend on the overused Colorado River on Monday reached agreement to cut consumption and help save a river that provides drinking water for 40 million people and irrigation for some of the country's most bountiful farmland.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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USA Today

Three states offer to use less water from the Colorado River

Arizona, Nevada and California on Monday offered to cut back on using water from the dwindling Colorado River in exchange for $1.2 billion in federal aid. The 1,450-mile river provides water to 40 million people in seven U.S. states. (May 22) (AP Video/Ty O'Neil)

11 months ago·United States

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abc News

States dependent on Colorado River required to conserve unprecedented amount of water in landmark deal

The Biden administration has reached a landmark deal with states dependent on the Colorado River to conserve water amid the decadeslong drought.

11 months ago·United States

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CNN

Southwest states reach landmark deal on water cuts to protect Colorado River starting this year

Three Southwest states announced Monday they have struck a historic deal to cut millions of gallons of Colorado River water usage over the next four years, about half of which would be completed by next year, in an effort to stave off a crisis at the nation’s largest reservoirs.

11 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Three U.S. southwestern states agree to cut Colorado River usage

LOS ANGELES, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Three U.S. southwestern states announced on Monday they have struck a historic deal to cut billions of gallons of Colorado River water usage over the next four years, in an effort to ease crisis at the nation's largest reservoirs. Read full story

11 months ago·Malaysia

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