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Lake Oroville rose 20 feet over the weekend and is expected to continue to rise with the runoff.

This story was originally published by the Guardian  as part of their two-year series, This Land is Your Land, examining the threats facing America’s public lands, with support from the Society of Environmental Journalists, and is republished by permission. Chaos erupted at Bill West’s business in Page, Arizona, last week when he was forced to tell dozens of paid clients their summer vacations were either canceled or on hold – effective immediately. West, the owner of a houseboat timeshare company, was scrambling after record-low water levels at Lake Powell – one of the most pop...

Wheeler Wins Group A Qualifying Round At Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour General Tire Stage Five Sunday, June 27, 2021 Harrison Pro Jacob Wheeler set a new two-day record with 222 pounds, 1 ounce to advance directly to Wednesday’s Championship Round After Friday’s record-setting pace, Sunday’s Qualifying Round finale was a much tougher, grueling day on the water for the 40 anglers in Group A at the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour General Tire Stage Five at the St. Lawrence River Presented by Berkley in Massena, N.Y. After battling the windy conditions, when the final bass wa...

KANE COUNTY — A water warning from officials at Lake Powell was delivered Thursday. Water levels are expected to be at historically low levels and analysts expect the levels will keep dropping next year in Lake Powell. Officials from the Glen Canyon National Recreation area reported levels at Lake Powell could dip to 3,540 feet above sea level, which would be the lowest it has been since 1968. Paul Davidson with the Bureau of Reclamation says if it gets below 3,490, the power plants at the dam are in real trouble. Davidson said, "At which level, if it was to go below that, we wouldn't be ab...

ST. GEORGE — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is advising visitors to be aware of changes to water access points and boat launch areas on Lake Powell this year due to declining water levels through the summer. The Bureau of Reclamation forecasts for 2021 and 2022, Lake Powell water levels will continue to drop, according to a press release issued by the National Park Service. Due to this, boaters should check the status of their preferred launch destinations before heading to the lake. The latest information on current boat launch and marina facilities can be found online. The park regu...