# Climate change, population growth drive record lows at two largest US reservoirs

https://mins.news/en/video/30060

- Global News, 2026-08-23 22:46 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x9KzVVhqvQ

> The Colorado River, a vital resource for roughly 40 million people across the United States, is facing growing concern over its condition. Two dams, including the 1936-built Hoover Dam, create massive reservoirs used for flood control and to manage drinking water and electricity. Climate change and population growth are pushing water levels to record lows.

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