The Colorado River's Desperate Measures The Colorado River, a vital source of water for 40 million people in the American West, teeters on the brink of collapse.
The US government's proposed plan to cut up to 40% of current supplies to Arizona, California, and Nevada is a stark reminder that this drought stricken waterway has reached a critical juncture.
The numbers are staggering: three million acre feet of water could be slashed from annual deliveries to these states.