Public agencies are mulling whether water should be kept at Lake Powell for hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam, leading to concerns about lower levels at Lake Mead and unprecedented cuts in...
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Is hydropower production sustainable in the drought-stricken West?
Lake Powell's water levels continue to drop and have dipped past a buffer meant to protect hydropower generation. Many worry whether hydroelectric power generation is sustainable at Glen Canyon Dam.
3525 feet is an important number for Lake Powell's water level, and the level is expected to temporarily drop below 3525 feet in the near future. This summer could spell bigger problems as levels...
The Upper Colorado River Commission ("the Commission") has announced that it is reviewing its drought response plan. The news came after the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) released its May...