Lake Powell Reaches Critically Low Levels
Declining water levels at Lake Powell are intensifying concerns about the future of Colorado River water supplies and hydropower generation across the Southwest. The story is part of the continuing challenge facing the Colorado River system, where long-term drought, heavy demand, and declining reservoir levels are forcing difficult decisions across the Southwest.
Why This Matters
Millions of people, farms, industries, and power systems depend on the Colorado River. Changes at Lake Powell and other reservoirs can affect water reliability far beyond the immediate shoreline.
Source:
Yahoo News / Weather
