A Plumbing Issue at This Lake Powell Dam Could Cause Big Trouble for Western Water
Inside Climate News
APRIL 14, 2024
Damage to the tubes in Glen Canyon Dam that are the last resort for releasing water to downriver states adds another complication to Lake Powell’s declining water levels and ongoing negotiations over the future of the Colorado River. By Alex Hager, KUNC Conservation groups are calling for changes to the management of Lake Powell, the nation’s second largest reservoir, after the discovery of damaged plumbing within the dam that holds it back.
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