Lower basin states propose plan to conserve 3.2 million acre feet over 2 years

KTAR News: Water Watch

Lower basin states propose plan to conserve 3.2 million acre feet over 2 years

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Published on May 15, 2026, 5:14:27 PM
Total time: 00:01:32

Episode Description

The three lower basin states, Arizona, California and Nevada, have come to an agreement on hwo to conserve more than 3 million acre feet of Colorado River water over the next 2 years. Arizona is committing to a 27% mandatory reduction of its Colorado River supply or 10% of the state's total annual water use. 

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