How to divide Colorado River cuts: A breakdown of how California's proposed water reductions compare with an offer submitted by six other states.
The ongoing dispute over Colorado River water comes down largely to math: How much water should each state and region lose as reservoir levels continue to decline?
. Southern California water agencies would be required to cut as much as 32% of their full water allocation if Lake Mead, the country’s largest reservoir, continues dropping toward dangerously low levels.Exactly how much harder hasn’t been spelled out, because the proposal from California water agencies doesn’t divide the cuts between the states for the largest potential reductions.is that it calls for the other states, particularly Arizona, to give up more water.
The Colorado River supplies water to cities and farmlands from the Rocky Mountains to northern Mexico. Chronic overuse combined with 23 years of severe drought and thehave pushed the river’s two largest reservoirs, Lakes Mead and Powell, to their lowest levels since they were filled. Neither proposal represents any formal agreement at this stage. The states submitted their proposals to the federal government as alternatives for officials to model as they analyze options.
“There is uncertainty associated with how those reductions, if necessary, would be applied and to whom,” Harris said in an email. Because maintaining the viability of the water supply is vital for California, the state “would very likely do more as well” in that scenario. Because California uses the single largest share of the river, that change would substantially affect the state. According to the figures outlined in the six states’ proposal, California would immediately see a cut of 18.5% in its Colorado River supplies, and could face a total reduction of 32% at critically low reservoir levels.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
California versus other states: Comparing two competing proposals for Colorado River cutsHow to divide Colorado River cuts: A breakdown of how California's proposed water reductions compare with an offer submitted by six other states
Consulte Mais informação »
Letters to the Editor: To save the Colorado River, start from scratch on divvying waterThe 'Law of the River' doesn't mean anything if Mother Nature isn't providing enough water to the Colorado River.
Consulte Mais informação »
Colorado State apologizes for 'Russia' chant at Utah State's Ukrainian player during basketball game | CNNColorado State University has apologized to Utah State's Ukrainian junior guard after spectators chanted 'Russia' toward him at a men's basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday night.
Consulte Mais informação »
Colorado State apologizes after fans chant ‘Russia’ at Utah State player from UkraineAs Max Shulga, who is from Kyiv, Ukraine, took free throws late in the game, a “small group” of fans chanted “Russia,” a reference to the ongoing war in Eastern Europe.
Consulte Mais informação »
Electric Vehicle Reader Insights | La perspectiva de los lectores sobre los vehículos eléctricosCalifornia is about to undergo a transformation like none other. In less than four years, more than a third of all new cars purchased in California must be zero-emissions, and beginning with 2035 models, no new gasoline-powered cars will be sold in the nation’s most populous state. In our continued series we want to address your burning questions, tell related personal stories, breakdown the policies and better serve people in California with our journalism. California está a punto de sufrir una transformación como ninguna otra. En menos de cuatro años, más de un tercio de todos los autos nuevos comprados en California deben ser de cero emisiones y, a partir de los modelos 2035, no se venderán autos nuevos a gasolina en el estado más poblado del país. En nuestra serie continua, queremos abordar sus preguntas más importantes, contar historias personales relacionadas, desglosar las políticas y servir mejor a las personas en California con nuestro periodismo.
Consulte Mais informação »
Utah State basketball player from Ukraine responds after Colorado State fans chant 'Russia'Colorado State fans are under fire for their behavior at Saturday night’s basketball game when their fan section repeatedly chanted “Russia” at Max Shulga, a Utah State player who is from Ukraine.
Consulte Mais informação »