Scientists and water managers alike have long pointed to climate change as a key reason for the Colorado River’s dwindling flows. How has Climate Change Impacted Lake Mead's Water Level? Rising...
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A Reservoir and an Aquifer are natural underground water sources, but they have different characteristics and functions. What is the Difference Between an Aquifer and a Reservoir? Aquifers: An...
At the southwestern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, on the Arizona-Nevada line, the Colorado River flows into Lake Mead, one of the largest manmade lakes in North America. How Was Lake Mead...
Lake Mead is arguably the most important reservoir in the United States because of its size and user population. Managing this resource presents a variety of challenges because of its size and...
Just a step away from the city of Las Vegas, you can look out over Lake Mead, the body of water that has been the subject of droughts in the Southwest region of the US over the last 20 years. How Was...
Hoover Dam is as tall as a 60-story building. It was the highest dam in the world when it was completed in 1935. Its base is as thick as two football fields are long. How many workers died building...
