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Lake Mead at Historic Low Again | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lake Mead just hit a new record low—just shy of the 2022 nadir—thanks to years of drought, overuse, and rising temps draining both Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Even with record snowpack this winter, the river system remains under crushing strain, supplying 40 million people across seven states and Mexico. Federal officials stepped in after states couldn’t agree on water cuts, targeting California, Nevada, and Arizona. A twist? Cooler water releases from Glen Canyon Dam are paused to protect native fish. And yes, we’re still haunted by the eerie sight of human remains exposed in 2022—proof that…
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