John Berggren
Coverage of John Berggren in the Nexus archive.
- As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels
Lake Powell, the second-largest U.S. reservoir, is shrinking due to drought, climate change, and overuse, forcing marinas to adapt by relocating boat ramps and facilities. The lake is currently 23% full and approaching historic lows, threatening hydropower production and recreation.
- As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels
Lake Powell's water levels are declining due to drought, climate change, and overuse, forcing marinas to adapt by relocating boat ramps and facilities. The reservoir is currently 23% full and nearing historic lows, threatening hydropower production and raising concerns about the Colorado River's sustainability for 40 million people.
- As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels
Lake Powell's water levels have dropped to historic lows due to drought, climate change, and overuse, forcing marinas to adapt by relocating boat ramps and facilities. The reservoir is 23% full and nearing levels that could halt hydropower production, with combined Lake Powell and Lake Mead storage at their lowest in nearly 70 years.