The Trump administration won’t force Utah and other Upper Basin states to cut their Colorado River water use over the next two years, but Lower Basin states like California will collectively slash their consumption by over 1 million acre-feet per year. 

Related:

• Las Vegas Review Journal: Feds finalize long-awaited Colorado River plan with reservoirs on life support
• Interior Department Press Release: Interior Department Finalizes Plans for 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations