Dry winter leaves farmers along Colorado River facing greater water shortages

By — Miles O'Brien Miles O'Brien By — Kate Tobin Kate Tobin Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/dry-winter-leaves-farmers-along-colorado-river-facing-greater-water-shortages Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio This past winter was an extraordinarily dry one in the western U.S. A lack of snowpack that normally feeds the Colorado River has only deepened the impact of a drought affecting tens of millions in seven states and Mexico. Accelerated by climate change, the drought is taking a bite out of farmers' plans in Colorado. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports for our series, Tipping Point. Listen to this Segment By — Miles O'Brien Miles O'Brien Miles O’Brien is a veteran, independent journalist who focuses on science, technology and aerospace. @milesobrien By — Kate Tobin Kate Tobin