Breaking: The federal government has declared a shortage on the Colorado River for the first time, announcing mandatory water cutbacks next year that will affect Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.
Story coming w/ @zaynasyed_ via @azcenvironment
Story coming w/ @zaynasyed_ via @azcenvironment
Here's where things stand. Lake Mead, the largest reservoir at the country, has declined to its lowest levels since it was filled in the 1930s following the construction of Hoover Dam. Based on the reservoir level, the Lower Basin will be in a tier-one shortage in 2022.
Arizona Dept. of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke says based on the latest projections, representatives of AZ, CA and NV have begun to meet to discuss additional steps. "This is a serious turn of events but not a crisis."
"We must adapt to the new reality of a warmer, drier future," says John Entsminger of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. "While the future is sobering, we are in this together." @SNWA_H2O
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We will update the story with more from today's news conference, which is happening now.
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