Reclamation resumes cool water flows from Glen Canyon Dam to control invasive bass and protect the humpback chub without disrupting hydropower.
Tag: Lake Powell
Operation Dry Water returns to Lake Powell July 4–6, with increased patrols targeting boating under the influence to improve holiday safety on the water.
Post-2026 Guidelines: Tribe awarded $1.1M to assess irrigation
The Colorado River Indian Tribes received $1.1M to assess an irrigation project as states race to finalize post-2026 water management agreements.
Extreme drought expands in Arizona and New Mexico, while Lake Powell and Lake Mead remain dangerously low despite regional snowmelt.
Colorado River water levels dip as Lake Powell faces challenges
Colorado River reservoirs face declining levels, with Lake Powell at 38%. Snowpack shows promise, but management challenges remain.
With invasive bass reproduction halted by cold water releases, the Bureau of Reclamation stopped the flow from Lake Powell, safeguarding native species.