Changing lake levels have left this floating restroom stranded on rock. The bathroom, once located near Dominguez Butte, has been moved to deeper water as of June 2021/NPS
As water levels continue to drop at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah and Arizona, the National Park Service has launched a website dedicated to tracking which boat ramps are operational.
Since 2001, declining water levels due to climate change and 20 years of drought have reshaped Lake Powell’s shoreline, said park staff.
- Significant changes to the shoreline will affect usability of boat launch ramps throughout the year, especially in warmer months. Visitors are asked to plan ahead and prepare for longer lines, limited parking and congestion at boat ramps and docks. To relieve launch ramp congestion, you should ready your boat at a nearby parking lot before driving to launch ramps. View the current status of your preferred launch destination before heading to the lake.
- On Lake Powell, boaters should be aware that as water levels drop, channels may narrow leading to increased boat congestion. Boaters should exercise caution in all areas of Lake Powell. Availability of restrooms, floating walkways, pump out, fuel and convenient stations may vary. View the current status of on-lake facilities.
There are many new places to explore as water levels change, and the scenic shoreline is always evolving. Check current lake levels to plan ahead and prepare for your visit to Glen Canyon.
For real-time updates on the elevation of Lake Powell, visit this site.
Comments
Can't just report "due to 20 years of drought", gotta get the political rhetoric "climate change" into the story.
Accurate terms aren't really political rhetoric unless one's reality is based on inaccurate - and partisan - perceptions.
Yes, because observations about our changining climate, which has changed vastly over billions of years, is a very "political" topic.
Well what do you think has caused this 20 year drought. It's not politically rhetoric, it's just fact.
Gonna feel silly when we all die from rhetoric
My thoughts exactly!!!
Early in ths 20+ year drought the increasing shallow waters and extending outward of boatramps revealed that the then operators of Waheep Marina had been dumping replaced boat batteries off their docks. We may yet discover more mischief as the waters pull back.
You know the earth was covered in water at one time ..climate change ..we are just witnessing change in the earth ..been happening for millions of years can't stop it so roll with it