Because Lake Mead is upstream from its users, they can leave, or “bank,” parts of their Colorado River entitlements in the reservoir during shortages. In good years, they can make a call and get that water back. Creating a “bank” in the Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming is …
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Big Challenges for Colorado River States That Want to Conserve Water
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