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Seven States Race to Secure Colorado River Water Deal
10/24/2025
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Story summary
- Negotiators from seven U.S. states seek a Colorado River Basin water deal to avoid federal intervention.
- Drought and rising temperatures have lowered Lake Mead and Lake Powell, threatening supplies for Los Angeles and Denver.
- A report warns that continued consumption could yield a shortfall of 1.8 million Olympic pools next year.
- The deadline is November 11 to reach an agreement and avert federal action.
