Lake Powell is vanishing with devastating consequences. But it’s bringing a former canyon back to life
Climate change is making the West hotter and drier, threatening the Colorado River system, including the man-made reservoirs of Lake Powell in Utah and Lake Mead in Nevada that provide water for 40 million people in seven states. The National Park Service has been forced to shut down 11 boat ramps at the Lake Powell recreation area, which draws millions of visitors. The critically low lake levels could soon cause the Glen Canyon Dam to stop producing hydropower for more than five million people in six states, forcing them to find alternative sources.
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