Lake Mead dropped to 1,040.5 feet on August 7, 2026, the lowest level ever recorded, as the drought-stricken West faces a deepening water crisis.
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Hoover Dam reopens Friday, July 31 after a cableway repair. The dam and powerplant ran normally through the brief visitor closure.
Hoover Dam is temporarily closed to visitors while crews address a cableway issue. The Bureau of Reclamation says the dam and powerplant run normally.
From Colorado River negotiations and worsening drought conditions to groundwater declines, Hoover Dam upgrades, PFAS concerns, and emerging water technologies, this Western Water Weekly report...
The Bureau of Reclamation finalized a plan to protect the Colorado River through 2026, focusing on water conservation and adapting dam releases, while emphasizing the need for long-term solutions...
Plan to address Colorado River Basin water shortages released
Reclamation's draft plan aims to tackle water shortages in Colorado River Basin, potentially revising guidelines for Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams operations.