Utah ramps up monitoring after zebra mussel DNA detected in Colorado River
Utah officials are increasing monitoring along the Colorado River after an automated water sampler detected zebra mussel DNA near Potash — a warning sign that officials say they are taking seriously, but not yet considering an infestation. The detection comes as Utah continues its aggressive effort to keep invasive mussels from spreading beyond Lake Powell.
via Fox 13Lake PowellSeptember 10, 2026
U.S. and Mexico strike Colorado River deal
and Mexico strike Colorado River deal Prev Next Felicia Fonseca/AP FILE - In this June 21, 2015, file photo, Lake Powell is viewed behind Glen Canyon Dam near Page, Ariz. remains grim.
via Fox 13Lake PowellSeptember 9, 2026
Lake Powell Pipeline Draft EIS Issued – Utah Division of Water Resources
Lake Powell Pipeline Draft EIS Issued Published 06-09-20 St. George, UT – After decades of study, the Lake Powell Pipeline has reached a critical milestone – the Bureau of Reclamation has issued the draft Environmental Impact Statement…
StatewideLake PowellAugust 28, 2026
Human Remains Recovered From Lake Powell in Kane County
Human remains found in the Kane County portion of Lake Powell have been sent to the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office for identification. Authorities are investigating the discovery, which occurred on August 14.
Lake PowellAugust 27, 2026
Lake Powell’s falling water levels could sink Utah’s ferry service for good
A state-run ferry on Lake Powell will likely become a casualty of historically low water levels at the nation’s second-largest reservoir. The Charles Hall Ferry has shuttled motorists and tourists between Bullfrog and Halls Crossing since the Utah Department of Transportation commissioned it in 2001.
via moabtimes.comLake PowellAugust 26, 2026
Homegrown group pitches plan to save Colorado River and Lake Powell- Could it work?
PAGE, Arizona (ABC4) — Flying above the Colorado River and Lake Powell, Chuck Schroll grips the yoke of his small plane. The single engine Cessna growls in the hot summer air as sunlight glints and glitters off the green water below. What’s left of it, that is.
via ABC 4StatewideLake PowellAugust 25, 2026
