Colorado, Wyoming Release 325 Billion Gallons to Save Lake Powell

Four Upper Colorado River Basin States Approve Releasing Billions of Gallons to Save Lake Powell Four states, including Colorado and Wyoming, have agreed to release up to 325 billion gallons from Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Wyoming to save Lake Powell, which is at record lows due to two decades of drought and this years poor snowpack. This move is part of a drought-response plan from a 2019 agreement, with the Interior Department set to sign off soon. The states voted unanimously but with hesitation, knowing it will harm Wyomings fisheries, marinas, recreation, and local economies. The basins mountains provide water to 40 million people and major industries downstream. However, this years snowpack peaked early, and inflows to Powell could drop to 900,000 acre-feet soon, risking dam damage or power outages. The release is a temporary solution, as upstream reservoirs like Flaming Gorge, sitting at 46% full, cant sustain this year after year without serious recovery time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/531381188914db3d