Massive Water Cuts Imposed on Three Colorado River States as Rates Continue to Plunge The latest development in the ongoing battle over the Colorado River is a stark reminder of just how dire the situation has become.
Federal authorities have announced massive water cuts for California, Nevada, and Arizona, part of a broader effort to stabilize the river's dwindling resources. The cutbacks, totaling 1.
25 million acre feet per year, will be felt across an ecosystem already reeling from drought.