Colorado River at Breaking Point | Mesa News

The Colorado River is in crisis as historic drought and record-low snowpack plunge Lake Powell to dangerous lows, forcing officials to prioritize hydropower at Glen Canyon Dam — leaving cities, farms, and recreation scrambling. With water supplies dwindling and demand soaring, seven states are locked in tense negotiations, while federal agencies scramble to patch together short-term fixes. As water is diverted from other reservoirs to keep lights on, the fragile balance of this lifeline for millions hangs in the balance — and climate change isn’t slowing down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef4264f200099087