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The Flaming Gorge Reservoir on the Wyoming-Utah border is experiencing a significant drawdown, impacting local businesses and recreation as water is released to support Lake Powell, which is at risk of falling below its minimum power pool.
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Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Wyoming-Utah border
Who
Tony Valdez, Bryan Seppie, Brandon Gebhart
What
The Flaming Gorge Reservoir on the Wyoming-Utah border is experiencing a significant drawdown, impacting local businesses and recreation as water is released to support Lake Powell, which is at risk of falling below its minimum power pool.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:43:17 GMT · 3h 51m ago
Where
Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Wyoming-Utah border ·
Why
A drought-induced drawdown from Flaming Gorge Reservoir is occurring to help maintain the Colorado River system and prevent Lake Powell from dropping below its minimum power pool.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The emergency drawdown at Flaming Gorge Reservoir is causing substantial financial losses for local businesses, such as Buckboard Marina, due to damaged infrastructure, reduced recreational activities, and potential loss of essential fish species, raising concerns about the long-term economic and ecological recovery of the area. This impacts water availability for the entire Colorado River Basin.
Story chain
3 events in this thread- Economics3h 51m agoAfter more than 20 years of drought intensified by human-caused climate change, the Colorado River is in crisis, putting at risk massive agricultural irrigation operations that consume about 80 percent of its water.Open article
- Economics3h 51m agoThe drought-induced drawdown of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, intended to save downstream Lake Powell, is negatively impacting the recreation economy in Wyoming and Utah.Open article
- Currently Reading3h 51m agoThe Flaming Gorge Reservoir on the Wyoming-Utah border is experiencing a significant drawdown, impacting local businesses and recreation as water is released to support Lake Powell, which is at risk of falling below its minimum power pool.