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Lake Mead Drains to Record Low As Western Drought Deepens

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Despite drying conditions, four states plan additional water…

Photo Slideshow: Above the Colorado River

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A bird's eye view of the Colorado River demonstrates how persistent drought conditions affect the basin and how the southern Nevada region manages its share of what trickles down.
Lake Mead Water level Issues

Good Snow Season Triggers Bonus Water for Lake Mead

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The reservoir is expected to rise nearly 30 feet, and power output at the Hoover Dam will increase as well.

Arizona’s Gamble — Conserve Water Now, Prevent Deeper Cuts Tomorrow

For years, the state took as much water as it could from Lake Mead; now it plans to leave some in the reservoir.

Colorado River Compact, impact: McCain comment garners criticism upstream

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When presidential hopeful John McCain expressed his opinion that…