Nevada and Southern Nevada Water Authority Named in Civil Case Over Colorado River Cuts
A civil case in district court involves the state of Nevada and the Southern Nevada Water Authority as respondents, according to a litigation release.
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Nevada and Las Vegas Water Authority Sue Interior Department Over Colorado River Cuts
The State of Nevada and the Southern Nevada Water Authority have filed a civil lawsuit against the Interior Department over the agency's plan for Colorado River water cuts, according to a litigation release reported by Newsweek.
The plaintiffs argue the plan violates the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and longstanding Colorado River agreements known as the 'Law of the River,' Newsweek reported. The case is at the charging stage in district court, and the outcome has not been decided.
The Interior Department has not yet responded publicly to the lawsuit.
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