Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Solving The Gordian Knot Of The Colorado River Compact

While state and federal water stewards struggle to find common ground on how to manage the Colorado River through Glen Canyon and Lake Mead national recreation areas, questions are being raised over whether they are considering issues both downstream and upstream of Lake Powell.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 19th, 2026

Visual Guide Reveals Stunning Fossil Discovery At Lake Powell

A new visual guide reveals the unlikely fossil discovery of a rare reptile-like mammal very rarely seen in North America thanks to low water levels at Lake Powell.

A Visual Paleontological Inventory of Utah's National Park Service Areas

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By Jennifer Roberts - December 26th, 2025

National Park Sites Along Colorado River Grappling With Declining Water

Ongoing declines in water flowing through the Colorado River basin has National Park Service officials striving to respond to dropping water levels, which in turn are costing the agency tens of millions of dollars to enable boaters to reach lakes Powell and Mead.

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By NPT Staff - December 26th, 2025

Lakes Powell And Mead Are More Than Two-Thirds Empty

Lakes Powell and Mead on the Colorado River are less than two-thirds full, leaving scientists, economists, and water law experts fearful that the reservoirs could soon be useless.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 22nd, 2025

Closed-Door Meeting On National Parks In Utah Amounts To A “Power Grab,” Says SUWA

According to the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, a recent meeting held in Utah represented the latest effort by the state to undermine and dismantle the nation’s public lands system.

ACCESS AND CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT (ACE) ALTERNATIVE GRAND COUNTY SUBMISSION DRAFT

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By NPT Staff - December 3rd, 2025

A Day In The Park: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

We may think only of boating on Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and while this is one of the most popular activities here, it’s not the only activity. There is hiking, swimming, fishing, photography, scenic driving, and even off-roading on offer. There’s also lodging and camping within the park, so you don’t have to go far from the fun to overnight.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 27th, 2025

Dropping Lake Levels Limit Lake Powell Launch Points

As Lake Powell continues to shrink, another access point for boaters at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is closing.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 14th, 2025

As The Colorado River Slowly Dries Up, States Angle For Influence Over Future Water Rights

The Colorado River is in trouble: Not as much water flows into the river as people are entitled to take out of it

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By Sarah Porter, Arizona State University - August 10th, 2025

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Warns Of Low Lake Powell Water Levels

Water levels in Lake Powell are 29 feet lower than at this same time last year and are expected to continue to drop.

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By Jan Childs - July 24th, 2025

National Park Reservoirs Providing Water For Firefighting

Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Blue Mesa at Curecanti National Recreation Area were being used by "super scoopers" to snag planeloads of water to help firefighters at Grand Canyon National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 19th, 2025

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