Arizona Republicans urge federal action on Colorado River Storage Project Act

13 articles · Updated · Kdminer · Apr 24

State Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve Montenegro led a delegation meeting with the Trump administration to address declining Colorado River water levels.
The lawmakers called for the federal government to deploy the Colorado River Storage Project Act as a response to the ongoing water crisis.
The Colorado River’s diminishing supply has raised concerns for Arizona’s water security, prompting state leaders to seek urgent federal intervention to protect vital resources.

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