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Reservoir Drought

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Proposal to Drain Lake Powell Resurfaces Amid Colorado River Water Crisis

A long-debated plan to drain Lake Powell, the reservoir behind Glen Canyon Dam, has resurfaced as the Colorado River basin faces worsening water shortages. Advocates argue the move would help conserve dwindling water supplies while also restoring Glen Canyon, an ecosystem submerged since the dam's construction decades ago.

Elephant Butte Reservoir in New Mexico Drops to 1.4% Capacity Amid Severe Drought

NASA's satellite imaging teams have documented New Mexico's largest reservoir, Elephant Butte, dwindling to just 1.4% of its capacity due to prolonged drought conditions. Beyond monitoring the water loss, these scientists are working directly with farmers and communities affected by the shortage to help manage the crisis.