Mexico's refusal to pay water debt has sparked tensions in South Texas border region. Researchers highlight that alfalfa, used for livestock feed, consumes more water than cities and industries in the Colorado River Basin. Valley legislative delegation writes to Blinken over the issue, while a new plan prioritizes environmental concerns in Colorado River water use management.
CRS Report: 'Management of the Colorado River: Water Allocations, Drought, and the Federal Role' https://t.co/r2tWqWgGXg cc: @mwdh2o @WaterEdFdn @COWaterCenter @CAPArizona @azwater @CA_DWR @AISES @NativePublicMed @usbr @Interior @AsstSecTrujillo @DebHaalandNM @SJVWater @agleader https://t.co/AOc5doXDYQ
As states argue over who should cut their Colorado River use, a new plan puts the environment first https://t.co/DJwgmrd1kh
.@RioGGuardian - Valley legislative delegation sends letter to Blinken over #Mexico’s water debt https://t.co/3iYO068RwI
“Researchers released the most complete accounting so far of how the river’s water is used. They found that alfalfa — used as feed for beef and dairy cows — sucks up more water than all the cities and industries in the enormous Colorado River Basin.” https://t.co/BER9Lnw4gg
‘A dire situation’: Mexico’s refusal to pay water debt grips South Texas border https://t.co/YbdOeXCevw