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West Laid Plans
Western states and feds agree to new pact on Colorado River drought rules |
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11 Dec 2007 |
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| Posted at 5:41 AM on 11 Dec 2007 The seven states served by the Colorado River agreed with federal officials last week on new rules for how to manage the river's all-important water in times of drought. The agreement stipulates through 2026 what water levels must be maintained in the region's two main reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, triggering conservation measures when levels dip below the line. Wa ... |
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