The Department of Interior on Monday said seven U.S. states had reached an agreement on conserving water from the Colorado River through 2026.
Colorado River water runs through Central Arizona Project canals in Pinal County, Arizona, U.S., April 9, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble/File Photo
The department in a statement said voluntary commitments by the states will conserve 3 million acre-feet of water.
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