After two years of negotiations, the seven states trying to agree on reduced water use ended talks on Friday without a deal. They missed a critical Saturday deadline to finalize a plan for sharing water and conservation responsibilities.
The Seven States Dependent on the Colorado River
The Colorado River is divided to provide water for people, farms, cities, industries, and the environment, supporting 40 million people across the seven states that rely on it. It’s a vital but limited resource, and decisions by one user or agency can affect everyone else. This makes managing the river both a scientific challenge and an urgent issue for society,…
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