环境团体敦促美国在短缺时遏制科罗拉多河的水浪费。 Environmental groups urge U.S. to curb Colorado River water waste amid shortages.

美国政府要求确保科罗拉多河的水资源合理使用, Environmental groups have petitioned the U.S. government to ensure water from the Colorado River, a vital source for 40 million people across seven states, two Mexican states, and Native American tribes, is used reasonably and not wasted. 长期过度使用、干旱和气候变化造成了缺水问题。 Chronic overuse, drought, and climate change have caused water shortages. 恢复局尚未作出答复,界定合理使用是一项挑战。 The Bureau of Reclamation has not yet responded, and defining reasonable use is a challenge. 减少废物可帮助河流的可持续性,但批评者担心削减可能会伤害农民和消费者。 Reducing waste could help the river's sustainability, but critics fear cuts could harm farmers and consumers. 各国必须在2026年前就新的分享规则作出决定。 States must decide on new sharing rules by 2026.