Following the historic agreement among the Lower Basin states, Arizona's Dept. of Water Resources and Central Arizona Project's goals are to safeguard the Colorado River system in the short term and...
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Lake Powell's water levels are expected to rise 50 feet this summer due to an above-average snowpack, boosting local tourism and boating.
“Operational Neutrality” on Colorado River ends with extra water release
The Bureau of Reclamation will end "operational neutrality" in the Colorado River Basin, releasing extra water from Lake Powell to Lake Mead due to a deep snowpack.
High flow experiment aims to restore Colorado River sandbars
The Bureau of Reclamation's high flow experiment aims to restore sand dunes and protect archaeological sites along the Colorado River near the Grand Canyon.
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.
The Colorado River Basin is experiencing a positive water supply change. Lake Powell may receive 10.44M acre-feet by September, but officials remain wary.