Colorado: 50% in Extreme Drought; 2 Dams' Power, Record Fishing Curbs at Risk
Half of Colorado is in extreme or exceptional drought as of Aug. 6, with streamflows at record lows and at least two dams facing threatened power production. The crisis exposes the water-energy nexus and raises urgent questions about hydropower reliability and climate adaptation across the state.
Source: record-bee.com · sun-sentinel.com