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Los Angeles Times
Colorado River faces worsening drought
The article discusses the severe drought affecting the Colorado River’s headwaters in the Rocky Mountains, leading to critically low water levels in the region’s reservoirs. As snowpack diminishes due to unprecedented warmth and dryness, farmers, ranchers, and water managers face significant shortages, with major reservoirs nearing depletion. Experts attribute these conditions to climate change, emphasizing the need for drastic water conservation and adaptation measures across the seven states relying on the river.
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