Water from the Colorado River isn’t the only source in decline in the American Southwest. The groundwater reservoirs are being depleted by farming.

Add to that climate change and researchers conclude: “We need to start moving out of this danger zone.”

https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-05-27/colorado-river-groundwater

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🌵 Yikes! The Southwest's water woes aren't just from the Colorado River shrinkage. Groundwater's drying up too! Time to rethink our H2O game. 💧 