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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.

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