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The Trump administration has a new Colorado River plan. Can it keep Lake Powell from crashing?

By Salt Lake Tribune · August 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Trump admin finalizes a short-term Colorado River plan. Here’s what it means for Lake Powell. The federal government released its two-year operating plan the Colorado River, including Lake Powell and Lake Mead.

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