Feds demand Colorado River cuts with new proposal

Apr. 12, 2023 Environment

With states unable to agree on a plan to address water challenges facing the Colorado River, the federal government has laid out plans to save the river.

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Credits

Guest:

Elizabeth A. Koebele - associate professor of political science, University of Nevada, Reno

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin

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