U.S. Proposes Historic Colorado River Water Cuts

The U.S. government has proposed a plan to address the worsening water crisis affecting the Colorado River, which provides water to over 40 million people in the western U.S. The plan requires California, Arizona, and Nevada to cut their water consumption by up to 40%, mainly serving agricultural communities. This is the first time the federal government has intervened in the dispute among the seven states and Native American tribes over how to cut water use from the river. The plan aims to ensure the Colorado River system remains reliable and resilient for communities and industries that depend on it.