Will New Plan Protect the Stability and Sustainability of the Colorado River Basin?

The Biden-Harris administration has announced the next steps in protecting the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System and strengthening water security in the Western United States. The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation has released a revised draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to update the operating guidelines for Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams. The goal is to address the ongoing drought and the impacts of the climate crisis. The revised draft SEIS includes updates from the Lower Basin states' proposal and improved hydrology data. This proposal aims to save 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026 with the help of funding from President Biden's Investing in America agenda and voluntary water conservation commitments. The release of the revised draft SEIS also initiates a 45-day public comment period. This announcement comes as the reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, including Lake Powell and Lake Mead, are at historically low levels. The Biden-Harris administration and the partnering states are working together to develop long-term, sustainable plans to combat the challenges posed by the ongoing climate crisis.

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