The Bureau of Reclamation's four proposed plans outline potential management strategies for the overallocated and shrinking Colorado River, necessary for future agreements among the seven states.
The Colorado River is vital for 40 million people and many agricultural lands, yet its water supply is decreasing due to drought and climate change.
As negotiations stall over river management, federal officials emphasize the importance of a consensus plan from the states to avoid unilateral actions.
Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton expressed confidence in finding robust solutions to manage the river's future effectively.
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