I'm with you. I have family in CO and Southern Cali. Both have been dealing with water "issues" from the on-goin drought for years.
Here in Ohio we have a couple months that might be "dry" but that happens right in the middle of the summer (i.e. right now), so perfect for boating season. It just kills me seeing the photos. Never boated those lakes, but been to Mead and the dam a few times and cannot believe the low level.