2025 April 24-Month Study: Lake Powell
As temperatures begin to warm, snow melt season has officially begun. The Upper Colorado River Basin had a fairly average winter snowpack; however, runoff projections
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Ingenuity keeps this unique asset afloat
CAP’s Fleet Maintenance Department maintains more than 800 pieces of equipment that range from weed eaters to a flatbed semi transporter and everything in between.
Lower Basin Colorado River consumptive use is lowest in 40 years
Average Colorado River consumptive use for the Lower Basin states has been steadily decreasing over the past decade. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has released
Lower Basin Alternative: Reduction Determination
The Lower Basin States’ Alternative for Post-2026 Operations includes two major concepts: Maximum system contents – System contents are based on the volume in seven major
Turnouts: Critical infrastructure for reliable deliveries
English En Español English We have shown many different pieces of CAP’s infrastructure – check structures, pumps, and siphons to name a few. But for
2024: Tier 1 Shortage
View our infographic for a look at how the 2024 Tier 1 Colorado River shortage affects next year’s CAP supplies. KRA: Water Supply Providing a
Arizona: Contributing to the stability of the Colorado River System
Over the last decade, Arizona has conserved more than 3.7 million acre-feet of Colorado Rive water, held back in Lake Mead. In 2023 alone, we’ve
2024 Colorado River operations: Tier 1 shortage
Based on the Jan. 1, 2024 projected level of Lake Mead at 1065.27 feet above sea level, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior has declared
Hoover Dam – a look at its infrastructure and the importance of key Lake Mead levels
The major reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin continue to be at historically low levels, even after one good snowpack year. The Bureau of Reclamation
