US officials will not release cool water from Glen Canyon Dam this year, protecting hydropower while threatening humpback chub

Aug 8, 2026 - 15:00
US officials will not release cool water from Glen Canyon Dam this year, protecting hydropower while threatening humpback chub

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This year, federal officials have decided against releasing cool water from the Colorado River reservoirs, emphasizing the need for hydropower production over the conservation of a threatened fish species. The river and its reservoirs are facing severe depletion from overuse and climate change, while states have been unable to reach a long-term agreement on water sharing. Utilities welcomed this choice, citing concerns over the costs of alternative energy sources.

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