Nevada filed a federal lawsuit on August 24, 2026, challenging the Trump administration's plan for the Colorado River. The plan proposes a 20% reduction in water supply to the lower basin states, which include Nevada, Arizona, and California, over the next two years. This plan affects approximately 40 million people, numerous tribes, and 5.5 million acres of farmland in the American West.
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Nevada files lawsuit against federal plan for Colorado River management
On August 24, 2026, Nevada initiated a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's plan for the Colorado River, which includes a proposed 20% cut in water supply to several states over two years. The plan impacts a significant population and agricultural land in the region.
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