Drowning in Uncertainty: The West's Water Crisis Hits a Tipping Point The mayor of Cave Creek, Arizona, Robert Morris, likens the region's water crisis to planning for a meteor strike.
His analogy is apt given the catastrophic consequences that could unfold as the Colorado River basin continues to dwindle due to climate change, overuse, and increasing demand. Communities across seven U. S.
states, tribal nations, and Mexico are facing a future where basic needs may go unmet. The scarcity of water is only part of the problem; uncertainty about its availability is equally pressing.