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The Colorado River Crisis – What’s Happening, What’s Next, and Who’s Affected
Presented by DesertUSA

The Colorado River is in crisis. Once a lifeline for the American Southwest, it is now struggling to meet the demands of 40 million people, millions of acres of farmland, and countless ecosystems. In this video, we explore why the Colorado River is drying up, what happens if Lake Mead and Lake Powell continue to fall, and what solutions—if any—can save the river.

What You’ll Learn:
• Why is the Colorado River drying up?
Discover how years of overallocation, long-term drought, and rising temperatures have dramatically reduced the river’s flow.
• What happens if Lake Mead and Lake Powell dry up?
Learn about the threat to hydroelectric power, water storage, and downstream supply if these critical reservoirs reach dead pool.
• Who uses the most water from the Colorado River?
Explore the split between urban use, agricultural irrigation, and water exports—and which states are at the heart of the water battle.
• What is the 2026 Colorado River agreement?
We break down the looming renegotiations over water rights and how states like California, Arizona, and Nevada are preparing.
• Can desalination fix the Southwest water crisis?
See whether large-scale desalination or other alternative water sources can realistically help—or if they’re just political talking points.
• Is the drought permanent?
Get insights from climate models and historical flow records that suggest the Colorado River may never return to its 20th-century averages.
• What cities will be most affected?
Understand how the crisis could impact major population centers like Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, and San Diego.
• What’s being done to save the Colorado River?
From fallowing farmland to funding infrastructure upgrades, we look at the current strategies and future challenges.

This video is your complete guide to the future of water in the American Southwest, including the politics, science, and survival strategies shaping our relationship with this iconic river.


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