The Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million Americans across seven states and supports one-fifth of American agriculture, is facing a severe crisis as it has run below allocation targets for 23 consecutive years, with Lake Mead reaching its lowest level ever recorded in 2022, and the river no longer reaching the ocean, leaving no alternative water source or backup plan.
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The Colorado River That Supplies Water To 40 Million Americans Is DisappearingAdded:
The Colorado River supplies [music] water to 40 million Americans. It is disappearing.
Seven states depend on it.
One fifth of all American crops grow because of it.
In 2022, Lake Mead hit its lowest level ever.
The bathtub ring told the story. Below allocation for 23 straight years. Farms dry, cities restricted. [music] Gap growing.
No alternative source exists. The river no longer reaches the ocean. No backup plan.
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