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Daily News Lesson October 07 2026

How the West is preparing for a drier future as water supplies hit lows

Learn about low water levels in the Colorado River and how it is affecting the western United States
farmland
Daily News Lesson July 14 2026

Dry winter leaves farmers along Colorado River facing greater water shortages

Farmers along the Colorado River have experienced water shortages following dry winters

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