Colorado River water negotiations falter, risking legal battles over dwindling supply

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Colorado River water negotiations are failing, potentially leading to federal intervention and lawsuits over dwindling supply. States remain divided on water cuts, with the Lower Basin states seeking reductions from the Upper Basin states, who cite legal constraints on mandatory cuts. The Colorado River, vital for 35 million people and agriculture, faces a crisis due to drought and climate change, with reservoirs critically depleted.


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