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Why the Colorado River is once again facing a water crisis

The Washington Post · last updated

The situation on the Colorado River has rarely been more dire than in this moment. The snowpacks that feed the river are the smallest on record. The reservoirs that hold the majority of its water are nearing historic lows.

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