The Colorado River's Descent into Crisis The latest water level reading at Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has dropped to its lowest point since it was filled nearly a century ago.
This historic low marks a significant milestone in the deepening crisis affecting the American West. Lake Mead and Lake Powell, two major reservoirs on the Colorado River, are facing unprecedented challenges.
The Colorado River basin supplies an estimated 40 million people across seven states, tribal nations, and Mexico.