Lake Powell Water Level Update: Map of States Demanding $2B From Congress
Summary
Lake Powell, a major reservoir on the Colorado River, is facing very low water levels due to drought and low snowpack. A coalition of over 70 groups from six states and several tribal nations is asking Congress for $2 billion to help protect water supply and hydropower in the region.Key Facts
- Lake Powell is at about 23% of its full capacity and water levels have dropped about 31 feet since last year.
- The reservoir provides water and electricity to millions of people in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
- More than 70 organizations, including agricultural, city, utility, conservation, and tribal groups, signed a letter requesting federal funding.
- The groups want $2 billion in new federal money to support drought relief efforts and long-term water management.
- The Colorado River Basin covers states that support over 35 million residents and important farming and industry.
- Snowpack in the Colorado Rockies was the lowest ever recorded this year, reducing water flow to Lake Powell.
- Without funding, the region may face more emergency responses that are costly and less effective.
- Planned actions, funded by federal investment, would start around 2027 and 2028 to stabilize the reservoir system.
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