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Arizona Joins Lawsuit Challenging the Federal Government’s Plan for the Colorado River

The Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion Friday to join in a lawsuit against the federal government’s plan for Colorado River operations…

According to Inside Climate News, the Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion Friday to join in a lawsuit against the federal government’s plan for Colorado River operations over the next 10 years.

“Arizona believes the federal government’s new operating framework ignores basic elements of the law of the river and could result in cuts to the state apportionment.

This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Colorado River, Arizona Joins Lawsuit Challenging and Federal Government’s Plan.

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United States · Americas
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Inside Climate News
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Colorado River, Arizona Joins Lawsuit Challenging, Federal Government’s Plan, Arizona Department of Water
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Politics

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