Lake Powell is at 34.13% of capacity with below-average inflows and dam releases below the minimum requirement as of May 28, 2024.
Tag: Colorado River system
Arizona works to conserve water in the Colorado River system
With $63.4 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding, Arizona works to save up to 984,429 acre-feet of Colorado River water by 2026.
Federal funds tackle Tribal drought, revitalize Colorado River
Biden administration allocates $16.5M for Tribal water access and $295M for California's water conservation in Lake Mead.
Seeking sustainable solutions for Colorado River’s shrinking supply
Anticipating Colorado River shortages, Nevada enacts a law for potential household limits while Colorado River states and tribes seek a permanent conservation agreement.
Lake Mead water levels rising with near-record snowpack melt
Lake Mead is expected to receive a significant water level rise due to melting snowpack entering the Colorado River system.
Lake Powell's elevation rose due to above-average winter precipitation, but sedimentation reduces capacity. Climate change still threatens the Colorado River system.