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Colorado River water users split on post-2026 framework

10/11/23 6:18 AM By Noah Wicks
Colorado River water users are divided over how to reduce water consumption following the expiration of current guidelines in 2026, with some calling for declines to be distributed evenly across all users and others seeking decreases based on water rights seniority.
KEYWORDS Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Farm Bureau bard water district Bureau of Reclamation California Department of Water Resources Colorado River dan keppen Family Farm Alliance law of the river post-2026 guidelines Stefanie Smallhouse tom buschatzke
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Noah Wicks
Associate Editor

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