Colorado River basin under increasing strain; will cutting back on water use be enough to help? (opens in new tab)

As drought conditions intensify across the American West and the impact of climate change accelerates, cities such as Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas may face a sobering reality. While it certainly helps, water conservation may no longer be enough.For decades, cities across the Colorado River basin have successfully implemented and relied upon conservation efforts to reduce water use and stretch limited supplies, all while planning for the future and supporting economic growth.