California says they are reducing water usage from the Colorado River by one-tenth starting in 2023.
California shares water from the Colorado River with 6 other states and Mexico. Some states are putting the pressure on California-- telling water agencies to figure out how to use less water-- as river reservoirs are dropping so low they risk losing the ability to generate hydropower and deliver water. The proposal is a first for the state, publically indicating that they will be making a cut of 400,000 acre feet of water. California water agencies have not detailed how they will go forward with water cuts. Click here to read more.