Colorado River in Drought's Grip
In 2014, the Lake Powell reservoir will release less water than any year since it was built.
By Tom Yulsman
Jan 23, 2014 5:30 PMNov 12, 2019 5:44 AM
Lake Powell, along the Colorado River, has seen significant water loss over the past decade. From April 20, 2000 (top), to April 26, 2013, reservoir levels have dipped as drought persists. | NASA Earth Observatory
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