A literal watershed moment in the Colorado River crisis came Friday when Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, fell to its lowest level on record. Its water level dropped even farther over the weekend, and experts say it could continue to fall through the rest of the year.
On Monday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recorded a water level of just 1,040.09 feet (317.27 meters) above sea level at Lake Mead. That’s nearly 4 inches (10 centimeters) below the level observed Friday that broke the record low set on July 28, 2022, according to the agency.
“It’s extremely significant and extremely concerning,” J.B. Hamby, chairman of the…
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