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Lake Powell Water Crisis Sees Emergency Releases Continue

In April, federal water managers took action in a move to protect the drought-stricken Colorado River system.

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Newsweek· Sep 16, 10:01 AMLake Powell Water Crisis Sees Emergency Releases Continue

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