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Colorado River Crisis Deepens | Mesa News

Colorado River Crisis Deepens | Mesa News

Published 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Lake Powell’s water levels are hitting historic lows after three decades of drought, threatening water and power supplies for millions. To ease pressure, Flaming Gorge Reservoir will release 50,000 acre-feet of water downstream — a major move aimed at temporarily boosting Powell’s levels. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this adjustment reflects a complex balancing act across states and needs. While it buys critical time, long-term relief still depends on restoring rainfall and snowpack in the region.

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