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California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming also have a stake in river water.

Zimbabwe has an estimated 85,000 elephants, second only to neighboring Botswana with more than 130,000.

Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Mexico are affected.

The states want congressional approval by April 22 so that Mexico also will contribute water starting next year.

The Coachella Valley Water District board joined other California water managers in approving in-state agreements earlier this month.

Burman didn't say what the federal government plans if it is left to impose restrictions.

Bankers expect farmland prices to decline by another 3.5 percent on average over the next year.

Federal disaster aid is available for farmers and ranchers in ten Wyoming counties.