Amid Historic Drought, a New Water War in the West

The brewing battle in the 100-year-old Klamath project is an early window to water scarcity, which is likely to spread throughout the west as widespread droughts associated with warming climates deplete the watershed throughout the region. is.

In Nevada, the water level on Lake Mead has dropped significantly, and authorities are preparing for a serious water shortage, which could significantly reduce the water supply of the Colorado River next year. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom has placed 41 counties under a state of emergency.