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flag Lake Powell may drop to 3,490 feet by December 2026, risking hydropower and water supplies due to drought and failed water-sharing talks.

flag Lake Powell is projected to drop to 3,490 feet by December 2026, triggering hydropower losses, due to prolonged drought and low snowpack, with levels potentially falling further by March 2027. flag The seven Colorado River Basin states missed a federal deadline to agree on a new water-sharing plan, prompting the Interior Department to develop a federal management strategy. flag Without significant water-use reductions, the river’s supply—now at 52% of average—could strain infrastructure and increase legal risks. flag Officials stress urgent collaboration among states, tribes, and Mexico to address the crisis.

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