"The Trump administration took a cautious approach to managing the West’s most important river, but it still might spark a legal melee." "The Trump administration released its final plan Friday for managing the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next decade, a major milestone in the seven-state brawl over water supplies for 40 million people across the West. The Interior Department’s plan — issued in the form of a final environmental impact statement — effectively breaks the fight into smaller chunks without resolving any of the fundamental disputes. “The Department has a responsibility to ensure the Colorado River system remains reliable and resilient for the millions of Americans, communities and industries that depend on it,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a statement. SEE ALSO:"Water Cuts Loom As Us Unveils Long-Awaited Response To Colorado River Crisis" (Guardian)"Trump Administration Spares Southwest From Harshest Water Cuts In New Colorado River Plan" (Los Angeles Times)