Arizona, Nevada, and California face major water cuts in 2027 and 2028 as the Colorado River dries up after 26 years of drought — while upstream states like Colorado and Utah get no relief. With old water-sharing agreements expiring and record-low snowpacks straining supplies, millions of people, farmers, businesses, and ecosystems are feeling the crunch. These temporary cuts are seen as a bridge to stability, not a solution — forcing states to urgently negotiate a sustainable future. Already, development projects are on hold, and even iconic landmarks like Hoover Dam are showing just how critical this river is — and how much we need to rethink water management for the next century.

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