Lake Powell has reached an unprecedented low.

"The 16-year drought on the Colorado River has drained Lake Mead and Lake Powell to their combined lowest level in history. But that’s nothing compared to what could happen," warns a new study from the State of Colorado.

The situation is dire, and addressing it will require extraordinary measures that won't be easy.

"Denver Water, Northern Water (in Colorado), and the states of Wyoming and Utah are all proposing even more dams and diversions of water out of the river and its tributaries. This could accelerate the draining of Lake Powell and lead to serious legal consequences for the entire Southwest U.S."

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