Wired
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis
Friday, August 21, 2026
Colorado River water managers have stated they are in an active crisis phase after decades of discussion about potential shortages. The Colorado River supplies water to seven U.S. states and Mexico under a 1922 compact that was based on higher historical flow rates than currently observed.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/the-super-el-nino-wont-fix-the-wests-water-crisis/
