Water Crisis Deepens: Fires, Falling Reservoirs & New Threats
Across the American West, the pressure on water continues to build. Our weekly video report summarizes the issues reported over the past week.
Tag: Lake Powell
Utah and the Navajo Nation declare drought emergencies as Lake Powell, Arizona water supplies, and Western drought conditions remain in focus.
Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.
In this week's video report, a Senate hearing, Colorado River warnings, a massive Arizona fish kill, and growing drought pressures highlight a critical week for the West.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
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.