Federal officials announced Aug. 15 they would continue water allocation cuts on the Colorado River for the fifth consecutive year following a persistent drought that’s shrunken the river’s largest reservoir.

The Colorado River makes farming possible in Yuma County, but years of drought and ongoing restrictions are forcing growers to adjust. Lake Mead, the river’s largest reservoir, is about 30% full and federal officials have now said that shortages will last through 2026.

Arizona will again go without 18% of its total Colorado River allocation, while Mexico loses 5%. The reduction for Nevada — which receives far less water than Arizona, California or Mexico — will stay at 7%. California won’t face any cuts because it has senior water rights and is the last to lose in times of shortage.