drought

Fed wants to reduce water release from Lake Powell due to Colorado River drought

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Fed wants to reduce water release from Lake Powell due to Colorado River drought

In the face of a historically dry year and worsening conditions in the Colorado River Basin, federal and state officials are proposing severe drought response measures, including drastically reducing water releases from Lake Powell. The Bureau of Reclamation announced Friday that it will likely cut Lake Powell water releases to 6 million acre-feet, the lowest … Read more

Water-intensive companies prepare for lorry restrictions as drought continues

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Water-intensive companies prepare for lorry restrictions as drought continues

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — New water restrictions are set to go into effect Monday as drought conditions continue across Wake County, raising concerns among business owners and residents that the lack of rain is already taking a toll. Lowry Water customers will face new watering restrictions under the regulations. Residents living in odd-numbered addresses will … Read more