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The Colorado River’s reservoirs just hit their lowest level since 1957

The Colorado River system’s combined reservoir storage has dropped to its lowest point since 1957, according to daily records maintained by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the two largest reservoirs on the river,
CBS News

Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West, experts say

Los Angeles — The Colorado River is in crisis, with a growing population taking more water from it as a hotter climate is drying up the supply. The snowpack in the Rockies that feeds the river fell to record lows this winter, pushing major reservoirs ...
Los Angeles Times

‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred In the Rocky Mountains, where the Colorado River starts, the landscape is drier than anyone can remember.