Emergency Drawdown at Flaming Gorge Hits Its Recreation Economy

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By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile and Hannah…Jun 16, 2026, 5:43 pm117 ptsTrending
The drought-induced draw to save downstream Lake Powell is wreaking havoc on Wyoming-Utah’s beloved recreation area. Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile and Hannah Romero, Green River Star As campers with boats flocked to Buckboard Marina at the start of Memorial Day weekend, Tony Valdez was busy issuing refunds and…

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