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Colorado River: Drought could empty Lake Powell and cut off power to the West

The Colorado River provides water for irrigation, power generation, recreation, and habitats for endangered species. But the 40 million people who drink from this critical artery have watched it wither amid the region’s worst dry spell in more than 1,200 years.

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Drought threatens Colorado River with ‘complete doomsday scenario', officials say

The first sign of serious trouble for the drought-strickenAmerican Southwest could be a whirlpool.

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Feds will spend billions to boost drought-stricken Colorado River system

Money from the inflation reduction act will fund “short-term conservation” measures including removing water-intensive lawns around cities and improvements to make infrastructure less leaky.

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Left out to dry: Wildlife threatened by Colorado River basin water crisis

Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.
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How does a state use 40 percent less water?

A recent study found that if the Colorado River drought continues, Arizona, California, and Nevada may have to cut their water usage by nearly half. Acceptance is the first step.
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Drought prompts cities to stock up on CAP water

Before a natural disaster hits, what do you do? You run to the store and load up on food, water, and batteries, of course.
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