Colorado River water deal to see farmers, other water users paid to reduce consumption

摘要

A deal announced this week between California, Arizona and Nevada to reduce their use of water from the Colorado River by 3 million acre-feet — about 13% of current consumption — through the end of 2026, is expected to see farmers, ranchers, and other water users compensated for reductions using funds set aside under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).