Water levels at the reservoir could hit 1,036.5 feet in 2027, according to new projections.
There are five options of what management of the vital waterway could look like after the current rules expire in August.
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As Lake Mead shrinks, old secrets are coming to the surface
Lake Mead’s water level has dropped to historic lows. As the shoreline recedes, objects long hidden underwater are beginning to appear. Boats, debris, and traces of past activity are now visible in ...
As Lake Powell and Lake Mead near critical elevations, federal planners face narrowing operational options that could reshape ...
Lake Mead’s water level has dropped far enough to expose areas that haven’t been seen in decades. As the shoreline retreats, sunken boats are appearing across the lake. These aren’t recent wrecks — ...
Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current. Snowpack in Nevada is off to a grim start as high temperatures have prevented snow packs from ...
Federal agencies released draft long-term Colorado River management plans outlining five alternatives for post-2026 water ...
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Officials stunned by drastic turnaround of major water supply: 'A significant role'
"This variability is exactly why we don’t solely rely on rainfall to ensure a secure supply of water." Officials stunned by ...
Negotiators couldn't strike a deal in Salt Lake City this week. Can 7 governors make peace in time to avoid a court battle?
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has invited all seven Colorado River Basin governors and their negotiators to meet in ...
No matter which alternative the federal government picks to manage the depleted Colorado River, there's a very good chance of ...
Federal officials have one option for managing the Colorado River's future if states can't agree. But even that plan won't do ...
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