The Latest: Colorado River improves, but voluntary cuts loom

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The Latest on the outlook for the Colorado River (all times local):
2:20 p.m.
Conditions on the over-taxed Colorado River have improved dramatically over the past year, but not enough to stave off voluntary cutbacks for some water users in the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
A federal report released Thursday says the water level in Lake Mead, the biggest reservoir on the river, is expected to be slightly below 1,090 feet (332 meters) above sea level on Jan. 1.
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