Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

Mongabay
Aug 17, 2026, 3:41 pm114 ptsTrending
The water level at Lake Powell, the United States’ second-largest reservoir, has fallen to a record low, heightening concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system. The alarming milestone at Lake Powell, reached Saturday, comes about a week after the river’s other major reservoir, Lake…

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