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Western states face more water cutbacks as Colorado River shrinks
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July 31, 2026
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4:54Now PlayingAfter years of battles over its use — and a long-running drought — states that rely on the Colorado River are facing the prospect of further cutbacks. Years of gridlock among the states prompted the federal government to step in. A new blueprint lays out new requirements for managing the shrinking river. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien explains what’s at stake for our series, Tipping Point.
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