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Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues

Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues
NYT Science Monday 17 August 2026, 21:14 UTC By Scott Dance and Mira Rojanasakul 1 min read
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The Glen Canyon Dam near Lake Powell in Nevada last month. Lakes Powell and Mead, the country’s largest reservoirs, have been recording new lows this summer.

The Glen Canyon Dam near Lake Powell in Nevada last month. Lakes Powell and Mead, the country’s largest reservoirs, have been recording new lows this summer.
Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues (LOCATION) The Glen Canyon Dam (LOCATION) Lake Powell (LOCATION) Nevada (LOCATION) Lakes Powell (PERSON) Mead (PERSON)
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