Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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There are two concurrent crises happening on the Colorado River right now. Lake Powell is dangerously close to falling below minimum power pool, and The Bureau of Reclamation just announced significant water cuts to Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado. With all that is happening at the moment with water in the west, I took a deep dive into how we are using the Colorado River supply, while everyone braces for a serious reduction in water delivery.

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