A federal plan has been outlined to address water use in the drought-stricken Colorado River. The plan affects Arizona, California, and Nevada, which would be required to reduce their water use. The reductions would be implemented over a period of time, with initial cuts being made over the next two years.

These initial cuts would amount to one-fifth of their current water use. Further details on the plan, including the extent of later reductions, are available from the source. The plan aims to manage the sharing of the Colorado River's waters among the affected states.