Ian JamesBREAKING: Seven states announce Colorado River deal, agreeing on water cuts for the next three years https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-05-22/seven-states-announce-colorado-river-water-deal-agreeing-on-water-cuts-for-three-years
SkiBumMe@ianjames why can’t the news sources report the full details? Federal government will be paying farmers and water districts not to use 2.1M acre feet of water (small proportion of 7.5M I think the three states use every year). Goes Through 2026. What percentage is this? And why should this Federal payment add to our national debt when it’s 3 states that are benefiting? https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-states-reach-colorado-river-water-conservation-deal-interior-dept-2023-05-22/
Western states reach 'historic' deal to help save Colorado River
Seven U.S. states that depend on the overused Colorado River on Monday reached agreement to cut consumption and help save a river that provides drinking water for 40 million people and irrigation for some of the country's most bountiful farmland.
malena@ianjames excellent long and detailed article
@seachanger Thanks very much.