Colorado River — major river in the western United States and Mexico

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Colorado River

major river in the western United States and Mexico

In brief

Lake Powell has fallen to a record low just shy of the Glen Canyon Dam’s hydropower threshold, signaling a looming crisis for electricity and water in the drought-stricken West, while Lake Mead has reached its own record-low level, imperiling hydroelectric power and water supply for millions. Together, the two reservoirs, which store about 60% of the Colorado River’s water, reflect decades of drought intensifying with climate change and overuse, threatening energy generation and regional livelihoods across seven states.

LatestFeds Pressured to Crack Down on Colorado River Water Waste Amid Ongoing CrisisEnvironmental advocates are urging the federal government to take swift action to curb what they describe as widespread water waste from the Colorado River — a vital lifeline that supports 40 million people across the…Aug 27, 2025