Drought has taken a record toll on the western United States. The 16-year drought we are experiencing (with no end in sight) affects millions of Americans and poses a serious threat to local communities. From farmers who need water to irrigate crops to families that rely on healthy waterways for jobs and recreation, to wildlife and ecosystems — nearly everyone and everything in the Colorado River basin is impacted by abnormally dry to exceptional drought conditions and potentially harsh economic and health consequences that come with it.