Lake Powell at Breaking Point | Raleigh News

Lake Powell is hitting record lows, fueled by drought, heat, and decades of overuse — threatening water supplies for 40 million people across seven states and Mexico. With combined levels at their lowest since 1957, experts warn without major snowmelt, the crisis will deepen. Recreational access is shrinking as boat ramps dry up, hurting local economies, while marinas scramble to relocate or extend facilities. Upstream reservoirs are releasing water to keep Powell afloat, and states race to finalize a long-term river-sharing agreement before current rules expire. Despite the strain, marina operators say recreation is still possible — if you can find the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/7c4e3ce07243e971