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AMWUA Board releases position statement on Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan
The AMWUA Board of Directors has released a position statement regarding regarding the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan. Recognizing the growing risk to the Colorado River system, AMWUA agrees that the LBDCP should be implemented. The final implementation package for LBDCP in Arizona must strengthen Arizona's Colorado River supply while not weakening our long-term water management. Read the full statement here .
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