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.
Tag: hydropower
The USDA reports that Colorado's statewide snowpack is 90% of median, raising water management concerns along the Colorado River.
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...