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The Biden administration has reached a landmark deal with states dependent on the Colorado River to conserve water amid the decades long drought.
The three Colorado River lower basin states -- California, Nevada and Arizona -- will be required to conserve an unprecedented 3 million-acre-feet of water through 2026.
The deal is voluntary among the three states and will prevent the need for federal intervention to mandate cuts. In other words, we can expect mandates.
What the landmark Colorado River conservation deal will require of states.
The three Colorado River lower basin states -- California, Nevada and Arizona -- will be required to conserve an unprecedented 3 million-acre-feet of water through 2026.
The deal is voluntary among the three states and will prevent the need for federal intervention to mandate cuts. In other words, we can expect mandates.
What the landmark Colorado River conservation deal will require of states.