Event Brief
Colorado River shrinkage could force drastic Western water steps
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Shrinking Colorado River flows could require drastic water measures across the West.
WHO: Colorado River basin water users across the West
WHAT: Potential drastic water measures due to the Colorado River continuing to shrink
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM ET
WHERE: Western United States
WHY: The Colorado River is shrinking, threatening daily water supply for about 40 million people.
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