Can Lake Powell be drained? Different solutions to Western drought
Basking in the sunshine on a boat at Lake Powell is the quintessential backdrop for a perfect summer getaway. The human-made reservoir straddling the Utah-Arizona border has been a beloved destination spot that has spanned generations for many families. The glistening green waves against red rock canyons is home to many summer memories — but also to one of the nation’s greatest water reserves. … The blue-green water levels are getting lower and lower each year, raising questions about the future of the lake for tourism and recreation as well as generating hydroelectric power.