随着气候变化和人口增长使供水紧张,科罗拉多河面临水权利争端。 The Colorado River faces water rights disputes as climate change and population growth strain supply.

科罗拉多河对七个西部州至关重要,由于气候变化和人口增长,该河面临水权争端。 The Colorado River, vital for seven western states, faces disputes over water rights due to climate change and population growth. 河流最初每个流域每年拨款750万英亩,但现在却难以满足需求。 Originally allocated 7.5 million acre-feet annually per basin, the river now struggles to meet demand. 鲍威尔湖和米德湖管理供水,但供水水平的下降引起了人们的关切。 Lake Powell and Lake Mead manage the water supply, but their decreased levels raise concerns. 2023年3月提交的新管理计划旨在应对这些挑战,但各国正在努力就水的分配和环境保护达成共识。 New management plans submitted in March 2023 aim to address these challenges, yet states grapple with reaching consensus on water allocation and environmental preservation.