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Lake Mead and Lake Powell have hit their lowest combined levels ever, a stark warning of the Colorado River’s dire crisis. With water levels dropping faster than ever—even below last year’s record low—experts warn this is a “teaching moment” that demands immediate action. If Lake Powell falls another 33 feet, it could shut down vital hydroelectric power. This year’s record-low snowpack in the Rockies means little natural replenishment is coming. While El Niño may bring rain to the Southwest, its impact remains uncertain. The federal government is preparing a 10-year plan to manage the river, but without agreement among the seven states, mandatory cuts may be unavoidable. Downstream states like California and Arizona are locked in tense negotiations with upstream partners. In the meantime, the Bureau of Reclamation is funding conservation efforts to keep water in the reservoirs—but time is running out.

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