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Lake Mead nears historic low as water crisis worsens

Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir and a critical water source for millions across seven states, has seen water levels drop to just above 1,000 feet, raising concerns about the Colorado River's future. Managing Director of American Rivers Action Fund Sinjin Eberle joins NBC News' Steve Patterson to discuss river management and what comes next for the region.

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