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DRIED UP: Lakes Mead and Powell are at the epicenter of the biggest Western drought in history
The Hill via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA formerly sunken boat rests on a now-dry section of lakebed at drought-stricken Lake Mead on May...
Water crisis in West: Massive reservoir Lake Powell hits historic low water level
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLake Powell, the nation's second-largest reservoir and one that provides water and power to millions...
Lake Powell drops closer to ‘dead pool’ status amid Western megadrought
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWater levels in Lake Powell have dropped precipitously in the past few years, moving the lake even...
Officials fear 'complete doomsday scenario' for drought-stricken Colorado River
Washington Post via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPAGE, Ariz. - The first sign of serious trouble for the drought-stricken American Southwest could be...
Lake Mead’s rise levels off after 5-month climb — 34% full as incredible water year nears end
KSWB articles via Yahoo News· 8 months agoLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Leveling off after steady increases since early April, Lake Mead appears to have...
Energy & Environment — Western drought threatens water, power resources
The Hill via AOL· 2 years agoToday we’re examining the drought conditions impacting Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Plus: Average...
Fifth set of skeletal remains found at Lake Mead after Western states hit with drought-inflicted...
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMore skeletal remains – the fifth so far this year – were found in Lake Mead as water levels...
Colorado River reservoirs buoyed by snowmelt, but officials brace for drier times ahead
The Spectrum via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThis year’s unusually deep Rocky Mountain snowpack is now expected to lift both Lake Mead and Lake...
Two of largest U.S. reservoirs on brink of "dead pool status"
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMillions of people in the Western U.S. are at risk of seeing reduced access to both water and power...
How a 'cold shock' of water from Lake Powell could thwart invasive Grand Canyon bass
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFederal dam managers are preparing a springtime assault against smallmouth bass on the Colorado...