Efforts to Save Lakes Powell and Mead Are Underway

This water problem has been understood for over a decade, but water levels are now so low there may be no water or electricity unless drastic measures are taken.

States refused to address the problem so the Federal Government took over. For once, that's a good thing.

The Wall Street Journal reports The Colorado River Is Shrinking. See How Authorities Are Trying to Save It.

That's a free link for those who want more than the excerpts below.

After years of impasse between states, the federal government has stepped in to try to save the beleaguered Colorado River.

The plans include a short-term fix for an ailing reservoir and longer-term efforts to keep the river flowing. It is unclear how effective these measures will be.