Scientists are using early warning data to protect the public health and balance competing interests surrounding the Colorado River and Lake Mead.
A report from the Colorado River Research Group finds that the water levels of Lake Mead, an important source of water for the U.S. West, are dropping 12 feet each year, according to Rocky Mountain PBS I-News....
Lake Mead, the country’s largest manmade lake and a crucial water supply for Arizona, Nevada and California, is facing significant lows that could lead to serious water shortages and supply cuts in a couple years, experts say....