ProPublica: The 20 Farming Families Who Use More Water From the Colorado River Than Some Western States

 

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The Daily Digest THU. NOV 9, 2023

The 20 Farming Families Who Use More Water From the Colorado River Than Some Western States Tens of millions of people — and millions of acres of farmland — rely on the Colorado River’s water. But as its supply shrinks, these farmers get more water from the river than entire states. by Nat Lash, ProPublica, and Janet Wilson, The Desert Sun VIEW STORY

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