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Lake Powell Water Crisis Sees Emergency Water Releases Continue

In April, federal water managers took action in a move to protect the drought-stricken Colorado River system.

  • Emergency water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir continue through April 2027.
  • 1 million acre-feet of water planned for release by April 2027.
  • Releases aim to maintain Lake Powell's surface water level above 3,510 feet.

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