Arizona joins lawsuit against federal Colorado River water cuts plan
Arizona has moved to join a legal challenge to federal plans for cutting water along the river. The state argues the plan would devastate its economy.
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What happened
Arizona has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plan to impose water cutbacks along the Colorado River. The Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion to join the case. The state alleges that the plan, which would have Lower Colorado River Basin states shoulder the cuts, would devastate its economy.
Why it matters
Arizona says the plan would devastate its economy.
Coverage
- Arizona Joins Lawsuit Challenging the Federal Government’s Plan for the Colorado River (insideclimatenews.org)
- Arizona joins lawsuit challenging federal plan for Colorado River cuts (Los Angeles Times)
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