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The Colorado River, whose water is shared by 7 states, is shrinking

The Colorado River is on the brink of disaster. Its water is shared by seven states, which is a big part of the problem. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Published May 17, 2026, 1:08 AM

Updated May 17, 2026, 1:25 AM2.6K

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The Colorado River, whose water is shared by 7 states, is shrinking

The Colorado River is on the brink of disaster. Its water is shared by seven states, which is a big part of the problem. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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The Colorado River, whose water is shared by 7 states, is shrinking

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