West Braces for Drier Future as Colorado River Water Cuts Loom

Mandatory federal cuts to water from the Colorado River are set to take effect in Arizona, Nevada, and California, forcing the region to confront a drier future. In response, some water managers are spending billions of dollars to prepare for reduced supplies and to build more resilient systems. Special correspondent Ben Tracy reports for the series Tipping Point, examining the measures being taken and the stakes for communities, agriculture, and industry that depend on the river. The report looks at how the region is adapting to a new reality of scarcity. The story is part of PBS News' climate coverage, ranked among the most credible and objective television news programs, offering viewers context on one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing the American West.