Moab History: Lake Powell from the air
In 1963, the completion of Glen Canyon Dam marked a turning point in the history of the Colorado River. At its height, Lake Powell stored over 27 million acre-feet of water, but water…
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Glen Canyon Dam faces dead pool
Zak speaks out on Lake Powell’s water level, and Glen Canyon Dam getting closer to “dead pool,” where water can no longer flow downstream.
Revisiting old stories about Glen Canyon
Author Zak Podmore visits Moab to talk about his latest book, “After Dead Pool”
Sandbars and floods in the Grand Canyon
Science Moab spoke with geologist and fluvial geomorphologist Katie Chapman about the effect the dam has had on sandbars downstream.
Desert hydrology: Science Moab highlights talks with Eric Kuhn, Jack Schmidt, Brian Richter, and Arne Hultquist
In the desert, few issues are as crucial as water. As a historic megadrought continues in the West, water usage is at the top of mind for many scientists. Hydrologists can help us…