Reclamation Acts to Protect Colorado River System During Historic Drought
The prolonged drought combined with the lowest winter snowpack on record is requiring swift actions to protect this vital water system WASHINGTON – Long-term drought has reduced Colorado River system storage to about 36 percent of capacity, and the combination of the lowest snowpack on record and record-breaking March heat has further intensified drought conditions across the Basin. These compounding factors are creating elevated risks to essential water and power infrastructure that supply water to more than 40 million people, underscoring the need for immediate action. Lake Powell’s water year minimum […]