Powell power boost from river releases comes with downstream costs
TL;DR
In the drought-stricken Colorado River basin, officials plan to release more water into Lake Powell to boost hydroelectric generation. The move could improve Powell’s electrical output in the near term, but it trades increased power supply for reduced water deliveries or higher costs for downstream users in California, Nevada and the lower basin, underscoring the tough compromises of river management during continued drought.
- Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere AP News
- Utah, other states rush to approve plan to send Flaming Gorge water to Lake Powell as crisis looms The Salt Lake Tribune
- House Speaker Schultz says Flaming Gorge water release gives him 'heartburn' FOX 13 News Utah
- River District proposes actions to address drought The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- Feds want to cut back water releases from Lake Powell in response to Colorado River drought The Colorado Sun
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