Right now, the seven states that rely on the Colorado River are trying to reach an agreement. abc15
This week, six states including Arizona, sent a proposal to reduce their allotment of Colorado River water to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
"Most of us senators understand that's not realistic. The only realistic solution to seven basin states in the Southwest is for us to find a way out of this challenge together through joint conservation, sacrifices and innovation," Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema said.
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