The Metropolitan Water District sought Colorado River water supply while the aqueduct delivered water to the Riverside area.

The entities involved

• Colorado River →

  major river in the western United States and Mexico

  • Arizona and Nevada face severe water cuts due to deadlock over the Colorado River's impact on Lake Powell and Lake Mead.Sun 23:35
  • The Glen Canyon Dam operations are facing a critical juncture regarding the survival of the Humpback Chub, balancing ecological flow requirements against the demands of the Colorado River Basin and climate change.Sat 23:25
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California →

  water district in Southern California, United States

  • Santa Monica is seeking regional partnerships for water and recycling initiatives, with Sunny Wang serving as the city's Water Resources Manager.Thu 20:16
• Riverside →

  county seat of Riverside County, California, United States

  • A potential earthquake is expected to impact San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Riverside.Mon 12:19
  • High tectonic stress has been reported on fault lines in the Los Angeles area, specifically involving San Bernardino and Burkhard.Mon 04:07

Related events

• Federal plans impose water cutbacks on Nevada, Arizona, and California, impacting the Colorado River and the city of Denver.Jul 28