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Lake Mead at Historic Low | San Antonio News
Lake Mead just hit its lowest level ever—below 1,040 feet—marking a historic crisis for the Colorado River system, as drought, overuse, and record-low snowpack strain 40 million people across seven states, tribal nations, and Mexico. Lake Powell is also at its lowest in nearly 70 years, forcing closures and deeper water draws. Federal officials are pushing for deeper cuts in water allocations, while even protecting native fish is being sacrificed. With projections showing continued decline and nine of 54 western reservoirs at 30-year lows, the crisis is only deepening. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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