The following is the oral testimony of Jennifer Pitt, 蜜柚APP's Colorado River Program Director before a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries: Chair Bentz, Ranking Member Huffman, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for holding this hearing on proposed legislation addressing water management in the western United States. My name is Jennifer Pitt and I serve as the Colorado River Program Director for the 蜜柚APP, with over 25 years of experience working on water issues in the Colorado River Basin. 蜜柚APP is a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 1.4 million members and supporters. Since 1905, we have been dedicated to the conservation of birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. 蜜柚APP advocates for solutions in the Colorado River Basin that ensure adequate water supply for people...