Coverage dated August 18, 2026

As Colorado River reservoirs shrink, Arizona warns of a legal fight

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The Trump administration’s plan for dealing with worsening water shortages along the Colorado River is encountering strong opposition from Arizona’s leaders, who are warning they could sue to challenge mandatory water cutbacks that they say would harm their state.

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    As Colorado River reservoirs shrink, Arizona warns of a legal fight (opens Triblive)

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    The Trump administration’s plan for dealing with worsening water shortages along the Colorado River is encountering strong opposition from Arizona’s leaders, who are warning they could sue to challenge mandatory water cutbacks that they say would harm their state.

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