# Southern California Steps In to Save Lake Mead | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-07-15T01:02:27+00:00
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Southern California is stepping up to save Lake Mead, pledging to keep 200,000 acre-feet of its Colorado River water in the reservoir this year—funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. This move, backed by decades of water resilience investments, joins two other deals with the Quechan Tribe and Bard Water District, adding 19,000 acre-feet annually by 2027 and 2028. While vital for immediate relief, officials warn these are stopgaps; lasting solutions demand cooperation across all seven Basin states to cut usage and secure water for future generations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/baf94fd227389ace

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