A body that was recovered in October, after Nevada's Lake Mead dropped to unprecedented water levels, has been identified.
Experts say climate change is exacerbating Western drought, raising concerns about food prices, hydroelectric generation and mega wildfires.
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Areal pictures of Lake Powell taken from small Plane. Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona (most of it, along with Rainbow Bridge, is in Utah). It is the second largest man-made reservoir in the United States behind Lake Mead, storing 24,322,000 acre feet (30 km³) of water when full. Lake Powell was created by the flooding of Glen Canyon by the controversial Glen Canyon Dam, which also led to the creation of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, a popular summer destination. The reservoir is named for explorer John Wesley Powell, a one-armed American Civil War veteran who explored the river via three wooden boats in 1869. In 1972, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area was established. It is public land managed by the National Park Service, and available to the public for recreational purposes. It lies in parts of Garfield, Kane, and San Juan counties in southern Utah, and Coconino County in northern Arizona. Lake Powell is a storage facility for the Upper Basin states of the Colorado River Compact (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico). The Compact specifies that the Upper Basin states are to provide a minimum annual flow of 8.23 million acre feet (10 km³) to the Lower Basin states (Arizona, Nevada, and California).
Water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell are dropping to dangerous levels, reflecting the Colorado River’s worsening “structural deficit,” scientists said.
The severity of the drought in California and across the West has already reached record levels in many places. Lake Powell, a reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border, is currently at 45 percent of capacity and is at risk of reaching the lowest level on record by September.
In a surprising move, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is releasing much more water from Lake Powell in an effort to shore up Lake Mead’s water level. But how much it will help and how long this will last is not known at this time.
If you are looking for the perfect place to spend an upcoming vacation, Lake Powell is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Imagine for a moment spending a week at the mouth of the Grand Canyon. There are red rock formations and a beach for many miles around. This is the perfect […]
In July, the lake's water levels were the lowest they have been since the reservoir was first constructed in the 1930s, at 1,040 feet.
Ack! I know! I haven't blogged in FOREVAH! Please don't start throwing tomatoes at me yet, . . . I'm here to explain to you where I have been and reward you with a GIVEAWAY for being so patient with my non-blogginess. :) First of all, I went on a vacation to Lake Powell, where we stayed in a houseboat with my side of the familyfor a week. It was beautiful and inspiring . . . and completely "off the grid". I didn't have access to the internet for a week. It was nice to getaway, but I have to admit . . . I missed my computer! Ha! My very favorite thing to do in Lake Powell (besides building sandcastles with my kids), is to explore all of the amazing canyons on a waverunner. It's truly a magical place! While I was on that vacation, I had the worst toothache I have ever had in my life! I couldn't sleep. I couldn't function. It was terrible. Jaw aching . . . headaches, tooth sensitivity, etc. When I got home I went to the dentist. We had to wait several days to rule out bruising, but come Monday morning I had a root canal. UGH! Not happy about it, but I tell ya! I am soooooooooooooooo grateful to have that tooth fixed. I'm still a little sore, but it's NOTHING compared to the pain I was experiencing before. On top of that, I started a new "job" (I'll tell you more about it next week) and a new calling in my church. I now work with the Young Women in my ward. Jensyn is in my class and I'm excited to have the extra time to hang out with her. :) *********************************** Okay, so now that I've explained to you where I have been . . . I want to reward you for being patient with me and coming back for a visit! :D You all know that I am a MAJOR FAN of the kits at NoelMignon.com . Her latest kit, "Sweet Sue" is GORGEOUS!!!!! One of my favorites I've played with in a long time! And I want to give one away to one lucky reader! Woot! Woot! Click here to see what is included in this kit! You will have until midnight Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, September 28th to leave a comment on this post. In your comment, please tell me what you like most about reading blogs . . . is it the projects, the tips, the giveaways? Let me know! I will announce the winner on Wednesday, September 29th. Happy First Day of Fall! (my favorite season!) Jana
Arizona is a pretty awesome state for nature lovers and scenery addicts, and perhaps one of the most beautiful places to bask in Arizona’s awesomeness is Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Our friend Mike Shubic over at Mike’s Road Trip gives us this great guide to Page/Lake Powell as part of his Top 25 Arizona Road Trip List. Here’s what Mike has to say... "Lake Powell is encompassed within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and is at the mouth of the Grand Canyon. The lake is extremely scenic with tall canyons, red rock formations and sand dunes—it’s a wonderful place for recreation such as house-boating, water skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping, exploration and so much more. Here is an interesting fact…the stunning body of water known as Lake Powell has more coastline than the entire west coast…with finger inlets of turquoise blue water stretching for miles. Here are five things you can’t miss when visiting Lake Powell. Antelope Canyon - You’ve probably seen the amazing pictures of Antelope Canyon before, but probably didn’t know where it was located. This is a fantastic experience and a must when visiting Page / Lake Powell. Tour the lake – You can rent a boat, or, hop aboard a tour boat for the Antelope Canyon Cruise, which will provide you with a quick introduction to the lake. Wesley Powell Museum – Learn about the canyon before, and, after the dam was built. John Wesley Powell was the first person to traverse the mighty Colorado River." Read more here: http://www.mikesroadtrip.com/top-arizona-road-trip-destinations/
While Lake Mead's water levels have increased by a few feet since December 2022 thanks to the recent rain, it is projected to hit record lows later in 2023.
As severe drought grips parts of the Western United States, a below average flow of water is expected to enter Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two biggest reservoirs of the Colorado River Basin.
First organized in 1970, Earth Day is a day set aside to remember and appreciate the Earth's environment, and our responsibilities and roles within it. On April 22 we observe the 45th annual Earth Day, and though many things have changed for the better, environmental challenges remain.
Bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam is one of many proposals the Bureau of Reclamation submitted to save the hydroelectric plant.
Water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell are dropping to dangerous levels, reflecting the Colorado River’s worsening “structural deficit,” scientists
“Additional human remains” and other artifacts are likely to be discovered as water levels decline at Lake Mead, the National Park Service told 8 News Now on Monday, as leaders warn rem…
A particularly wet season has swept across the southwestern U.S., but Lake Mead is still in trouble.
Another day and another new record for a low lake level at Lake Mead as it dropped to 1045.51 feet Monday. But there’s now another way people have been measuring the level of the lake, the verticle speedboat.
The lake's water levels are expected to continue rising throughout the summer.
Decades into a megadrought, proponents of mothballing the 710-foot dam say now is the time to drastically rethink management of the depleted Colorado River.
In this week's Maphead, Ken Jennings explores the American Southwest's summer hotspot.
Only accessible through Lake Powell, Labyrinth Slot Canyon has the same colorful sandstone walls as the famous Antelope Canyon.. but without the crowds and fees!
Water managers plan to implement temporary solutions to avoid critical levels at Lake Powell in 2022, while working on long-term solutions.
Water officials in Las Vegas are backing a proposal to create a federal grant program for major water recycling projects.
Drought is shrinking one of the country’s largest reservoirs, revealing a hidden Eden, Elizabeth Kolbert writes.
More water cuts are coming as the nation’s largest reservoirs continue to dry up in the worst drought in 1,200 years.
Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime with Travel’s Best Road Trips 2015, our coveted list of the most picturesque and awe-inspiring drives around the world.
Lake Mead's receding shorelines, due to an intense drought in the area, have revealed three previously submerged bodies.
Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir, is drying up.
This guide for Lake Powell houseboat rentals will help you plan your ultimate vacation surrounded in some of the most beautiful landscapes the United States has to offer. We go through the steps of how
Lake Powell Houseboating trips combine everything we love into one jam-packed adventure. There's hiking, swimming, boating, campfires, sunshine, and more!
The climate crisis, including high temperatures and water scarcity, are creating problems in the US and across the globe. “With drought becoming the new normal,” writes Seth M. Siegel, “policymakers would be wise to take a look at what Israel has done, and to begin the process of creating their own water-resilient societies that are less dependent on rainfall that may never return.”
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Dead bodies and sunken boats have been found in shrinking Lake Mead. Now the Nevada reservoir has yielded volcanic ash deposited 12 million years ago. What the drought is teaching us about the earth.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently accepted public comment on potential solutions for the Colorado River past 2026.
