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The Colorado River and Utah's water

Drought, Lake Powell and the seven-state fight over the river.

Background

The Colorado River crisis and Utah's stake, explained

With Lake Powell and Lake Mead at record lows, the federal government imposed a two-year plan that cuts Lower Basin deliveries but spares Utah from forced cuts for now.

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