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Colorado River at Breaking Point | Colorado Springs News
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The Colorado River is hitting historic lows, with Lake Powell and Lake Mead at levels unseen in nearly 70 years—forcing states like California, Arizona, and Nevada to scramble for solutions amid decades of overuse, drought, and record heat. A federal proposal outlines potential decade-long water cuts, while tourism around Lake Powell suffers as marinas relocate or shut down due to shrinking depths. This isn’t a sudden crisis—it’s the culmination of a long-term water emergency now reaching a breaking point.
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