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A critical Colorado River reservoir has fallen to a record low level, raising new concerns about a power source for millions of people in the U.S. West

A critical Colorado River reservoir has fallen to a record low level, raising new concerns about a power source for millions of people in the U.S. West

Lake Powell is at its lowest level since the lake filled after the federal government dammed the Colorado River at Glen Canyon more than a half century ago.

It is at its lowest level in more than a half century.

Officials say more needs to be done to ensure Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River can keep producing hydropower.

Despite recent storm activity, one of the states largest water providers announced it is already looking at possibly enacting severe reductions for its users this summer.

The Bureau of Reclamation today announced Lake Powell will decline below 3,525 feet in elevation in the near future, reflecting the abnormally dry...

The 2022 drought is not letting go of Utah, despite recent storm activity. One of the largest water providers in the Utah is already mulling severe restrictions that could be enacted in the coming weeks.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced last week that it plans to adjust management protocols for the Colorado River in early 2022 to reduce monthly releases from Lake Powell in an effort to keep the reservoir from dropping farther below 2021′s historic lows.

Reclamation modifies monthly water releases from Lake Powell to protect reservoir’s critical elevations SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Reclamation began m