'It's getting pretty scary': The Colorado River, 40 million Americans, 7 states and no plan for how to manage inevitable decline
Colorado River water must be conserved and allocated only to reasonable, beneficial uses to reduce waste and sustain supplies amid drought and overuse.
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Alfalfa and other types of hay are used to feed cattle and other livestock, and in recent years they have been exported in growing quantities to China, Saudi Arabia and other countries.
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"Overall, we are not doing nearly enough to develop wastewater recycling in the seven states that are part of the Colorado River Basin," said Noah Garrison.