Declining lake levels reduce water allocations in the US Southwest while President Ali mandates bottled water production in Guyana.

The entities involved

• Lake Mead →

  lake in Johnston County, Wyoming, United States

  • Arizona and Nevada face severe water cuts due to deadlock over the Colorado River's impact on Lake Powell and Lake Mead.Sun 23:35
  • Pollution from 122 major oil, gas, coal, and cement companies is causing water loss in Lake Mead.Sat 08:53
• Lake Powell →

  lake in Australia

  • Low inflow projects are lowering Lake Powell and Lake Mead levels, with specific updates regarding Fontenelle reservoir and critical fuel levels near Green River.Thu 10:12
• Arizona →

  state of the United States of America

  • Tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo is impacting Baja California Sur, with landfall affecting the region.Mon 17:20
  • Runoff risks are extending through high country in central Arizona due to tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo.Mon 17:20
• Irfaan Ali →

  President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

  • President Irfaan Ali addressed systemic failures following the MV Barima tragedy.Mon 17:37
  • President Ali addressed the ongoing economic transformation in Guyana, with Griffith detailing investment in workforce development.Sun 16:57

Related events

• Low water levels in Lake Mead, managed by the Hoover Dam, are causing water availability issues for millions in Colorado.Jun 7
• Low water levels affect combined storage between the Grand Canyon and Lake Mead.Aug 12
• Water management plan reduces deliveries from Lake Powell, affecting Arizona.Sep 11
• Lake Powell and Lake Mead are now managed under a new long-term framework that represents the interests of the Basin States.Aug 1
• ExxonMobil contributes to regional water depletion affecting Lake Powell and Lake Mead.Aug 25