NYT
Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues
Monday, August 17, 2026
Lake Powell has reached its lowest level since records began, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Lake Mead has similarly declined to levels not seen since 1957. Both reservoirs supply water to Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/climate/lake-powell-record-low-colorado.html
