By Tony Davis Arizona | Daily Star
The water level on Lake Powell is 100 feet from its high mark in August 2013. The dropping water levels are indicated by white marks on the canyon wall, often likened to a bathtub ring. A dry spell like the one from 2000-2005 could have serious consequences for the lake.
Lake Powell has been called “Jewel of the Colorado” by the federal agency that built it, the Bureau of Reclamation.
It’s been a vital force for the intermountain West because of its ability to store vast amounts of water and generate electricity for farmers, cities and towns in 13 states.
