LOS ANGELES (KNX) – The Governors of California, Nevada, and Arizona announced a plan to reduce water use from the Colorado River over the next three years.
The plan, called the Lower Basin Plan, would conserve about 3 million-acre feet of water from the river, according to the Los Angeles Times.
In a press release, California Governor Gavin Newsom said the partnership will “help maintain critical water supply for millions of Americans.”
“The entire Western United States is on the frontlines of climate change — we must work together to address this crisis and the weather extremes between drought and flood,” he said.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo also praised the plan.
“Nevada has long been a leader in regional water conservation efforts, and we’re pleased to continue leading through this agreement with other Lower Basin States,” he said. “Through this partnership, we look forward to equitably advancing our mutual goal of conserving our shared water resources.”
Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, said 30% of the water would come from California, while 55% would come from Arizona and 6% would come from Nevada.
The plan was submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation with all Seven Colorado River Basin States.
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