If you live in the Western US, the water you drink, the food you eat, and the electricity you use are all tied to the Colorado River. But what if that vital water supply is shrinking faster than anyone predicted, forcing states to make unprecedented cuts?
The Colorado River Basin is facing its worst drought in over 1,200 years, pushing its two largest reservoirs to historic lows.
Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the nation's largest reservoirs, are at critically low levels, below 30% capacity.