[Roughneck]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Also, along the Colorado River? The same river that is in grave danger of existence and will have significant impact on millions of Americans for water, electricity, and food?

WSJ: The Colorado River is in Crisis and It's Getting Worse Every Day

Le Monde: Drought in the Colorado River nears 'point of no return,' forcing the US Government to ration water

CBC: 'Dead pool', drought and a drying Colorado River

Are people blind to reality? Or willfully ignorant?

Not the same Colorado River as the articles you mentioned, but yes it is in a similar position to the other (larger and more famous) Colorado River when it comes to water rights.