The prolonged drought and low reservoir levels threaten water supplies for tens of millions of people and millions of acres of farmland across the western United States. Hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam and Hoover Dam is also at risk, potentially reducing electricity availability. Agriculture, which accounts for the majority of water use in the region, faces significant challenges, with experts calling for a shift to less water-intensive crops and improved irrigation practices. Without effective intervention, the Colorado River system's sustainability is in jeopardy.