The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
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Colorado River reservoirs near collapse: Scientists warn of system crash
Experts warn Lake Powell and Lake Mead are nearly out of usable water, and another dry year could crash the entire Colorado River storage system.
Colorado River cuts could reduce hydropower and shift water across reservoirs, raising concerns for Arizona energy costs and long-term supply.
California’s Colorado River use is projected to hit its lowest level since 1949—proof that conservation and growth can succeed together.
Autumn rains bring modest drought relief to parts of the Colorado River Basin, though most states remain dry heading into November 2025.
Seven states face a November 11 deadline to agree on Colorado River management or risk federal intervention and basin-wide water cuts.