A quiet federal move, groundwater struggles, and a major court ruling reveal a deeper truth: Western water is about control, not just supply.
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Lake Powell edges toward a critical level as snowpack drops, runoff peaks early, and tensions rise across the Colorado River Basin. This week's video explores these and other issues.
[Video] Drought, floods, and vanishing snowpack collide as the West faces water shortages, legal battles, and a push for reuse.
[Video] Western water crisis: Floods, fires & fights over control
Floods, tornadoes, drought, and political battles collide across the West as water systems strain under a rapidly changing climate.
[Video] Western Water Crisis: What’s actually happening right now
Colorado River negotiations stall as snowpack collapses and water pressure builds across the West, raising concerns about supply and future planning.
Video: Snowpack collapse signals shift in Western water crisis
This week's video: Low snowpack and early melt are tightening water supplies across the West, signaling a long-term shift, not just another dry year.