""We're putting forward additional measurable water contributions for the system. Without that, the system will continue to decline," said JB Hamby, the chairman of California's Colorado River Board."
"The three states' negotiators said their plan identifies more than 3.2 million acre-feet of water cutbacks through 2028, building on their previous proposal."
"Lake Mead, the country's largest reservoir near Las Vegas, is now 31% full, while Lake Powell is just 24% full."
"The river flow has shrunk dramatically since 2000, and research has shown that global warming is intensifying the dry conditions."
California, Arizona, and Nevada have reached a water-saving agreement to address critically low levels in the Colorado River's reservoirs. The plan aims to stabilize the river through 2028 and includes larger water use cuts than previously proposed. The states have identified over 3.2 million acre-feet of water cutbacks, which will be sent to the Trump administration. Details on how these cuts will be distributed between farms and cities remain undisclosed. The Colorado River is vital for 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland.
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