Nevada Sues Over River Water Cuts | US News

Nevada is suing the federal government over a drastic new plan that threatens to slash its Colorado River water allocation by up to two-thirds — a devastating blow for Las Vegas, which relies on the river for 90% of its water. As reservoirs like Lake Mead hit record lows and drought worsens, the federal government imposed cuts primarily on lower basin states (Arizona, California, Nevada) while sparing upper basin states — sparking legal battles across the Southwest. With no state agreement in sight and critical infrastructure at risk, this showdown over America’s most vital western water source is just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ebbe954c41a9c18