Western U.S. agrees to Colorado River cutbacks amid drought
- California, Arizona and Nevada plan to temporarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 13% over the next three years.
- Arizona, California, and Nevada have agreed to reduce their use of Colorado River water over the next three years to avert a regional water crisis.
- Arizona, California, and Nevada have reached an agreement to reduce their water consumption from the Colorado River.
- Seven states in the Colorado River basin submitted a proposal to reduce water usage through 2026.
- Arizona, California, and Nevada have agreed to conserve over 10% of their Colorado River supply over the next three years in exchange for $1.2 billion in federal funds.