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Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

PHOENIX (AP) — On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals.

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What happened PHOENIX (AP) — On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals.
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Left / center-leftColorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterColorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 29, 12:06 PM

Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

PHOENIX (AP) — On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals.

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The IndependentNews report · Aug 29, 12:06 PM

Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

Mayor Robert Morris of Cave Creek, Arizona, is worried about more water shortages from the severely depleted Colorado River

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Aug 29, 12:06 PM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Aug 29, 12:06 PM: The Independent joined the source map.

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