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Water Release Plan Aims to Elevate Lake Powell

4/23/2026

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  • The Bureau of Reclamation will release 600,000 to 1 million acre-feet of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir and reduce flows to Glen Canyon Dam.
  • The plan aims to raise Lake Powell's elevation by 54 feet over the next year, though experts call it temporary.
  • Negotiations among seven states over water allocation remain stalled, risking legal battles.
  • The measures could reduce agricultural output and increase wildfire risks in Colorado.