Utah worries feds could dip into Flaming Gorge again as Lake Powell hits record low

Utah worries feds could dip into Flaming Gorge again as Lake Powell hits record low

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Utah is concerned that the federal government might continue drawing water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to save Lake Powell—which has just hit a record low—thereby threatening hydroelectric power generation and water supplies. State officials worry that this action would severely deplete upstream water reserves.