| From the Reporter |
| The Big Picture |
| Lake Mead, one of two major reservoirs for the Colorado River, recently hit its lowest point since it was filled — a warning sign for a river that gave San Diego 75 percent of its water last year. |
| The Colorado’s Challenges |
| Climate change is projected to reduce the river’s flow between 10 and 30 percent by 2050. And supply and demand are already out of whack on the river. |
| What the Future Holds |
| Lake Mead is currently rising, giving the Southwest a reprieve. But there’s no formal plan yet in place if severe shortage strikes. |