Colorado River Reports

One Dead, 15 People Rescued at Lake Mead May 18th

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – One individual was killed and more than 15 people were rescued in separate incidents at Lake Mead National Recreation Area May 18. Rangers were called in to support 15 unique rescues that included near drownings, disabled vessels, disabled vehicles and medical emergencies. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families

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NPS Reviewing Management Plans for Low Water Levels at Lake Mead

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are completing a new planning initiative so decisions are in place regarding the suitability of the continued use of existing Lake Mead marinas, launch ramps and other visitor facilities, should water levels decrease below 1,050 feet. Lake Mead National Recreation Area has been operating under

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Virgin River Basin at Lake Mead NRA Closure March 27-May 12

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Virgin River Basin at Lake Mead National Recreation Area will be temporarily closed March 27 through May 12. The area closed includes the northern tip of Lake Mead National Recreation Area where the Virgin River meets Lake Mead, as well as surrounding lands. For a map of the closure area, visit www.nps.gov/lake/parknews/2014impoundment.htm.

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132 Bald Eagles Spotted at Lake Mead During Annual Survey

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Volunteers and biologists spotted 132 bald eagles as eight survey boats traced the shorelines of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave searching for raptor species. The National Park Service, Nevada Department of Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation teamed up for the mid-winter eagle survey Jan. 15

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Castle Rock Cut at Lake Powell Will Be Deepened in 2014

  Work will begin Tuesday, January 21, 2014 to deepen the Castle Rock Cut. The excavation project will increase the number of usable days of the cut during lower lake levels. National Park Service (NPS) staff will place “Closed Area” buoys around the work area and ready the site for the contractor, Brown Brothers Construction

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Glen Canyon and the Colorado River Free Lecture at Springdale Aug 29th

Free Lecture “Glen Canyon and the Colorado River: An Evolving Cultural Resource in the American West” on Thursday, August 29 at the Canyon Community Center in Springdale Eric Balken, Program Coordinator, Glen Canyon Institute will be presenting “Glen Canyon and the Colorado River: An Evolving Cultural Resource in the American West” on Thursday, August 29

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