Even though the water level on Lake Powell rose half a foot this year, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that Lake Mead is projected to be in a “shortage condition” in 2025 — meaning Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico will see cuts in how much water they can use from the Colorado River.
This is actually why I relocated out of southern California. I miss it, but imagine how crazy dwindling water supply will be. The system’s been unbalanced for more than a century, nature always finds balance even if it’s unpleasant.