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Rainfall and Lake Mead water levels, explained

Colton Lochhead — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:30:25 +0000

When it comes to Lake Mead’s water levels, even the biggest storms that hit Las Vegas aren’t much of a factor.

Nevada, other states lay out future goals for Colorado River

Colton Lochhead — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:14:48 +0000

States, cities, farmers, tribes and environmental groups shared comments as part of the process for rewriting the rules that govern how the Colorado River will be managed.

Lake Mead gets a new permanent superintendent

Colton Lochhead — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:29:14 +0000

The National Park Service announced that Mike Gauthier, who has been Lake Mead’s acting superintendent since December, will take the permanent reins next month.

Dangerous activity on rise at Lake Mead, officials say

Katelyn Newberg — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:00:22 +0000

“We have seen increasing trends of unsafe and unlawful activity over the past few years that is not just limited to DUI incidents,” a National Park Service spokesperson said.

From toilet to tap: How Las Vegas recycles its sewage water

Colton Lochhead — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:01:09 +0000

Drinking recycled sewage water is gaining steam across the West as cities grapple with the effects of more than two decades of drought that has dwindled water supplies from the Colorado River.

Did Hilary give Lake Mead a big boost? Not exactly

Colton Lochhead — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:11 +0000

The tropical storm brought nearly a monsoon season’s worth of precipitation in just a few days. But that heavy rainfall likely had little effect on Lake Mead’s water levels.

Delay granted in prosecution of Lake Mead boat crash suspect

Katelyn Newberg — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:44:17 +0000

A Henderson man is accused of causing a boat crash at Lake Mead that left two people dead.

Lake Mead’s water shortage continues, but cuts eased for 2024

Colton Lochhead — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:17:19 +0000

Despite a wet winter that swelled the Colorado River’s reservoirs this year, Lake Mead will head into 2024 under a federal water shortage for a third consecutive year.

Man arrested after boat crash that killed 2 at Lake Mead

Sabrina Schnur — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:36:52 +0000

A man and a woman were killed in a boat crash Saturday at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Lake Mead’s rise remains steady despite record heat

Colton Lochhead — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:00:18 +0000

Not even Las Vegas’ hottest month on record could knock Lake Mead’s timely rise off course.

‘Very tragic’: Lake Mead deaths rise to 19 in 2023 after recent drownings

Marvin Clemons — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:52:46 +0000

“Unsafe behavior” has been a problem this summer, a park official said. Pool toys and sudden winds are causing frequent dangerous situations.

Climate change has left a Lake Mead-sized void in Colorado River, study says

Colton Lochhead — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:31:06 +0000

Rising temperatures have sapped more than 10 trillion gallons of water from the Colorado River over the last two decades, a recent study shows.

Lake Mead boat ramp restricts vehicle access, now a walking trail

Taylor Lane — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:51:11 +0000

The boat ramp, which was made inoperable by declining water levels at the lake, has been converted into a walking trail.

Body found in Lake Mead presumed to be missing swimmer

Taylor Lane — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:13:21 +0000

The person was reported missing last weekend in the northwestern part of the lake.

July storms affect parts of Lake Mead area

Taylor Lane — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:26:13 +0000

Kingman, Arizona, was also under a flash flood warning Tuesday afternoon.

Is Lake Mead water safe to drink?

Mark Credico — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:00:40 +0000

Before it hits a glass, water taken directly from Lake Mead, the Colorado River or the underground water table must run through two Southern Nevada Water Authority facilities.

Las Vegas water use down 25% this year, but a hot summer looms

Colton Lochhead — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:47:47 +0000

Las Vegas kicked off this year using far less water than previous years. But a dry outlook for the rest of summer could put a dent in those water use reductions.

Man missing after jumping into Lake Mead

David Wilson — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 04:43:44 +0000

A National Park Service spokesman said the search for the man was ongoing.

Water woes are slowing growth around Phoenix. What about Las Vegas?

Colton Lochhead — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:00:54 +0000

A projected overdemand for groundwater will limit growth along the edges of the metro Phoenix area, but the situation in Las Vegas is different.

6 deaths reported at Lake Mead over weekend

Tony Garcia and David Wilson — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:47:00 +0000

Officials said the Father’s Day weekend deaths highlight the need to focus on safety and considerate behavior.

Stay out of Las Vegas Wash this week, officials warn

Colton Lochhead — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:08:27 +0000

The Southern Nevada Water Authority is planning to release high amounts of water into the wash over a three-day period.

More than 850,000 gallons of sewage spills in east valley

Colton Lochhead — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:11:30 +0000

A leak at a wastewater pumping station caused the sewage to spill out of a manhole, and some of it ended up in a wash that leads to Lake Mead.

Agency now has power to limit residential water use in Las Vegas

Colton Lochhead — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:45:59 +0000

Nevada is the first state in the nation to give a local water agency the power to limit individual home water use.

Las Vegas needs to save water. It won’t find it in lawns.

rjcontent — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:52:41 +0000

An error by SNWA, combined with pushback to a “nonfunctional turf” ban could leave the Las Vegas Valley short of the water savings it needs to continue growing without increasing its overall water use.

Lake Mead to receive $32M in disaster relief funding for boat ramps

Colton Lochhead — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:58:11 +0000

Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen said Lake Mead National Recreation Area will receive the funding to address the effects that long-term drought have had on the reservoir.

Tightening the taps: Las Vegas water conservation bill clears Senate

Colton Lochhead — Sat, 27 May 2023 14:30:29 +0000

A bill that would give the SNWA the power to limit water use in single-family homes in the Las Vegas Valley was approved by the state Senate.

Conversation on conservation: Lawmakers talk Lake Mead, water rights

Christian Casale — Sat, 27 May 2023 14:00:18 +0000

The lawmakers discussed a plan that would bridge protections for the Colorado River’s water reserves.

Nevada agreed to take less water. Here’s what that means for you

Colton Lochhead — Fri, 26 May 2023 13:01:00 +0000

As much as one-third of Nevada’s normal share of the Colorado River would stay in Lake Mead, but officials say Las Vegas has been getting ready for this for years.

With 50K expected, safety ‘priority No. 1’ at Lake Mead this weekend

Jimmy Romo — Fri, 26 May 2023 02:07:51 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring a surge of people to Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and officials say safety will be “priority number one.”

‘Important deal’: States agree on water cuts to boost Colorado River

Colton Lochhead — Mon, 22 May 2023 15:41:55 +0000

Nevada, California and Arizona have reached agreement on a plan to dramatically reduce water use along the Colorado River.