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UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Federal plan sets Colorado River water cuts for 2 years
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Federal officials, via the Bureau of Reclamation, announced a plan to reduce water use across California, Nevada and Arizona by 1.25 million acre-feet each year for the next two years. Larger cuts may be implemented depending on conditions.
WHO: Bureau of Reclamation
WHAT: Announced a two-year Colorado River water-use reduction plan for California, Nevada and Arizona totaling 1.25 million acre-feet annually, with potential for larger cuts.
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Water supplies from the Colorado River continue to decline.
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