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Dwindling Colorado River creates water and power challenges for the Western US
The dwindling Colorado River threatens reduced availability of both water and electricity in the Western U.S. While the federal government developed a plan to manage the river's water, critics warn that deep cuts to water usage could be harmful.
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- Western states face water cuts as Colorado River shrinks
- States relying on Colorado River water face major cuts as reservoir levels fall to all-time lows
- Federal government proposes Colorado River water use cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada
- Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West
- Federal government proposes Colorado River water use cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada