Vice President Harris To Highlight Drought Crisis In The West

The video discusses the drought crisis in Western states, focusing on Vice President Harris's visit to Lake Mead in Nevada. The visit aims to promote the Biden administration's infrastructure and climate change proposals, which are currently stalled in Congress. Bureau of Reclamation officials will brief Harris on the record low water levels at Lake Mead, a reservoir supplying water to 25 million people. The video also covers the first-ever water shortage declaration for the Colorado River, which feeds Lake Mead. The Biden administration's infrastructure plan is highlighted for its potential to create jobs and improve water infrastructure, restore wetlands, and increase water efficiency.

What role do Bureau of Reclamation officials play in the context of the water crisis?

How does the Biden administration's infrastructure plan aim to address water issues?