States Swap Water to Save the River

Nevada, Arizona, and California are pioneering a bold new strategy to combat the Colorado River’s worsening drought—by exploring water transfers from San Diego’s massive desalination plant. Instead of piping water directly, they’re testing “paper” transfers: letting San Diego trade its river allotment for credits elsewhere, keeping more water in Lake Mead. This first-of-its-kind interstate swap could avoid costly new infrastructure, offering a smarter, more resilient path forward as the river faces historic lows and climate pressures. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/d638feca6fca0316