Lake Powell is approaching a critical elevation that could halt hydropower generation, raising concerns across the Colorado River Basin. This week’s Western Water news summary video covers record-low snowpack, early runoff, interstate tensions, delayed drought funding, an Arizona groundwater ruling, and the growing role of forest management in long-term water supply. As pressure builds, the region faces difficult trade-offs with fewer buffers in place.
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