Podcast:The Journal. Published On: Tue Aug 23 2022 Description: The Colorado River is experiencing a massive drought. Last week, the federal government told the states that rely on the Colorado River to cut their water usage drastically. WSJ’s Jim Carlton explains the growing battle over water. Further Reading:- U.S. Orders Historic Colorado River Cuts to Drought-Stricken Southwest States Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices