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A missed chance on the Colorado River

THERE’S SOMETHING FAMILIAR ABOUT the high-stakes water-use drama playing out in the parched U.S. Southwest.

The mighty Colorado River serves as an economic artery of the region, powering massive hydroelectric dams and supplying water to farmers and rapidly growing cities.

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