Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, has reached its lowest water level on record, marking a grim milestone that highlights the intensifying water crisis in the region. Experts warn that continued declines in water levels are expected as the Colorado River crisis deepens, raising concerns for local residents and ecosystems. The unprecedented drop has revealed mountains and other previously submerged features, raising questions about the future of water supply in the Southwest. Authorities have issued warnings to boaters regarding emerging hazards, and as water levels approach historic lows, calls for water conservation have intensified, especially in areas dependent on Lake Mead for their supply.