2023 Drought Response Operations Plan launched by Bureau of Reclamation
Allowing upstream reservoirs to recuperate is the main focus in the Bureau of Reclamation's 2023 Drought Response Operations Plan.
Tag: Flaming Gorge
The Colorado River Basin is experiencing a positive water supply change. Lake Powell may receive 10.44M acre-feet by September, but officials remain wary.
Extra releases from Flaming Gorge for Lake Powell ending for now
Reclamation has agreed to a request by the Upper Basin states to suspend emergency water releases from Flaming Gorge that were implemented to boost Lake Powell.
Flaming Gorge levels drop amidst grim outlook for Colorado River
With water levels continuing to drop at Flaming Gorge, the reservoir cannot be relied on as an emergency fix for Lake Powell. Scientists say that water managers should plan on just 9 million...
Flaming Gorge’s time as Colorado River savior is running out
Utah's Flaming Gorge Reservoir can only do two more emergency releases to help the Lower Colorado River Basin's reservoirs. Flaming George is currently at 50% capacity.