Lake Mead human remains recovery due to drought

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Potential human remains found at Lake Mead as water levels hit record low from ongoing drought.

Apparent human remains found at Lake Mead as water levels hit record low

Apparent human remains, including a jaw with teeth still attached, have been recovered from Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, as the ongoing drought drops water levels to record lows across western states. The National…

2026-08-19 · 3 MIN READ

Lake Mead water level falls to record low

The water level in the United States' largest reservoir, Lake Mead, has reached a record low as the western region faces intense drought conditions. The lake's level fell to 1,040.5 feet Friday, the lowest since tracking began in 1930, the…

2026-08-07 · 3 MIN READ

Bureau weighs 40% lower-basin cuts as reservoirs shrink

The Bureau of Reclamation is considering lower-basin consumption cuts of up to 40% after the seven basin states could not agree on a plan.
Lake Powell and Lake Mead reached their lowest combined volume since 1957 as drought and overuse reduced storage in the two reservoirs.
The Bureau of Reclamation channeled water into Lake Powell from an upstream reservoir in April.
The Bureau of Reclamation cut planned releases from Lake Powell by 20% in April.
Current federal projections show Lake Powell remaining just above “minimum power pool” through March 2027.
Arizona officials said, “Such reductions would devastate Arizona’s water users and its economy.”

2026-08-16 · 4 MIN READ