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More Colorado River water is used to grow alfalfa than for drinking water, business needs and industrial uses in the basin where California, Arizona and other states fight over restrictions.
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As Wyoming and other states grapple with shrinking Colorado River water levels - new research pinpoints how much water is being diverted to feed cattle, to sprawling desert cities, and the river s 40 million other stakeholders. The stakes are high in a time of persistent and widespread drought. Brian Richter - president of Sustainable Waters - said if Upper Basin states can t deliver the volume of water required under a century-old agreement, Lower Basin states could force the issue with what s known as a compact call. .