Massive water cuts imposed on three Colorado River states as rates continue to plunge

The Independent — World·August 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM

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The Colorado River Basin saw the worst snowpack on record last winter, heightening pressure on agriculture, commercial industry, ecological habitats, and hydroelectric producers

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