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On the recordApril 18, 2023
we really need to make sure that all of our basin states come together in good faith, and that we do not have a Federal takeover of our waters on the Colorado.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Stansbury emphasizes collaboration among basin states regarding Colorado River management.

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