The Biden administration’s review of the Colorado River has highlighted some tough choices that need to be made. The river, which provides water to over 40 million people in the West, is facing a severe drought that has caused water levels to drop to dangerously low levels.

The White House has proposed evenly cutting water allotments from the Colorado River to all states that rely on the river for their water needs. This proposal has been met with resistance from cities such as Los Angeles and Las Vegas, which could face huge water cuts under the proposed plan.

The major cities that rely on the Colorado River for their water needs are already feeling the effects of the severe drought. Arizona, however, has received some much-needed rain this year, which has made a big dent in drought conditions. It remains unclear, however, just how much of an impact this wet weather will have on the overall situation.

The U.S. government has laid out various options on how to handle the Colorado River crisis, but no decision has been made yet. The situation remains a concern for policymakers and citizens alike, and it is hoped that a solution will be found soon to prevent a water crisis from further damaging the economy and communities that rely on the Colorado River.