They need to be installing more storage and more efficient long distance conveyance (covered to limit evaporation) and more efficient methods of irrigation. They have been delivered a clear warning that the storage is insufficient to meet demand given current use practices. But I can hear it already wah I cant wash my car. wah I cant afford my water bill, wah there is no lettuce...
Yes, Mead and Powell will rise this spring but it'll take several years of these same type winters to get back to full and even then, will still have water shortage issues in the SW as there's just too much demand for one poor river.
Many Golf Courses use dirty water to irrigate...Funny how many commenter's like to bitch about peeps in CA having a lawn and some Golf Courses...We all do conserve...The people that are managing the resource are the problem in my opinion...They never allow the lakes to fill up...In CA they are already letting extra water out when the lakes are 40 to 50 feet below full because they are scared of future storms and snow melt...They do it every year and then cry about no water all summer and fall...just like clock work...
All this snow is certainly a good sign but keep in mind that it took years to fill the basin up originally. To fill the reservoir, we'll need many years of this kind of snowfall to get where it needs to be.
California will never be out of a water crisis as long as they have green lawns and palm trees in a desert based environment. And let’s not forget all the green plush golf courses they cherish so.
The only solution is to use less water. All the old water compacts need to be tossed out as they were based upon invalid assumptions. The federal government should mandate a new water usage plan to all the states as the majority of the Colorado river watershed is federal lands.
"And scientists emphasized that Climate Change is not going away." Oh I bet Mother Nature will continue to emphasize that we are not nearly as clever as we may think we are.
Mother Nature runs in cycles. Pay attention. I left home in Georgia in February 1976 for Seattle to go overseas and was wearing shirtsleeves. This February 2023 we were having the same weather about the same time. Think about it.
People that believe in climate change havn.t noticed Spring, Summer, fall and winter yet or they believe in evolution totally debunked theory. GOD controls the climate except for manmade storms and keeps us at the exact distance from the sun so we don't burn up or freeze.
When you deny the reality of climate change you lose all credibility. Within the scientific community, climate change has been simply a fact for several decades. But what would I know. I also believe tired old cliches like the earth is a globe.
@@matthewalan59a , I live in Colorado and the snowpack year in and out is almost always above average. We always hear drought regardless of the snowpack they report locally , I just shake my head .
Agree with you 100%!!! Every video about weather always has some “knob” chiming in about climate change. Don’t forget, before it was called climate change it was called global warming…..
since both lakes are wide places in the colorado river they would have to raise. BUT that doesn't mean the dams are retaining the the water, or open letting it go on down river. If lake powell is retaining a lot then lake mead will receive less since it is down stream. who will win the bidding for the water?
Denver takes as much as 40% of the early Colorado River and tunnels it to the eastern slope to water Denver lawns and pour it to the downstream side toward the Mississippi River. Just another problem of the Western slope.
Will it be a good summer to go rafting down the colorado river? That is something I want to do. The faster flow makes for a better experience I would think.
Depends on which section; West Water Canyon will be big as well as Cataract Canyon which has the added Green River, and also Glenwood Canyon. Grand Canyon is dam controlled and They no doubt will be trying to bring the levels back up in Powell. They most likely will be sending some extra down to Lake Mead but I doubt if it will be like the old days. Your best bet for a big ride will be Cataract as it may be running 30-40k cfs or more by early june.
and you best get on the phone and start making reservations... I grew up in AZ and there were times when the rafts were booked 2 or 3 years in advance...
And yea, while it is true that cascades do not contribute to the level of mead .. California is a large consumer of the the Colorado river and it’s own water reduces their needs .. no one believes the drought is over but the levels are still manipulated to control the electrical power
It was way hotter in the 1930s with lower CO2. With higher CO2 comes better plant growth, more precipitation, and better crop yields. Why go back to the days of drought and famine?
I love these climate change extremes. Climate change isn't JUST about HEAT! It's about extremes, too much rain summer and winter. This summer, you shall see Rain Rain Rain Heat Heat Heat. And if it melts icebergs, watch out low lines, Florida. 😮
All the scientists say that cold winters in one area are consistent with Global Warming. Climate and weather are different things. It would be nice if Global Warming was gone but that's not the case.
@@pwegener They said you will not get covid if got the jab, and wore a mask, and they called the coming ice age in the 70's, did you forget about the ozone layer we were all going to die, how about acid rain, what happened to that ??
@@banjobenson9348 I guess one thing effects other non-related things in your mind. Yes I got Covid but I am sure the series of jabs possibly saved my life. There was some talk years ago of a coming Ice Age, but I never heard a consensus. The Ozone Layer, just this week was more good news, Humanity got together and passed laws and it is on the way to being fixed. Acid Rain, again, laws passed and action taken has reduced it. All thanks to scientists showing us the problems and legislators passing common sense laws.
That depends on how government drains our water,(our life's blood) into the underground reservoirs and deserts water so we the people can't have it however Mother nature makes the rules.
They need to be installing more storage and more efficient long distance conveyance (covered to limit evaporation) and more efficient methods of irrigation. They have been delivered a clear warning that the storage is insufficient to meet demand given current use practices. But I can hear it already wah I cant wash my car. wah I cant afford my water bill, wah there is no lettuce...
The level of Lake Mead will not rise until California stops wasting the water. 👍👍👍. 3-9-2023
Tell them to adapt too seawater
They need to use artificial turf on the golf courses.
Cali isn't too bad. Arizona and Nevada are much worse. But yes everyone needs to cut back. Not disagreeing.
It's not Calif. Its Newsome
No ca. is shit...
Yes, Mead and Powell will rise this spring but it'll take several years of these same type winters to get back to full and even then, will still have water shortage issues in the SW as there's just too much demand for one poor river.
But why did you choose to be a nameless coward pretend human ?
Honesty hurts?
The question is how much water has been let out CA wants drought and fires
Golf courses use millions of gallons each per day in desert areas
Yep, and the folks that Play there pay for it. So if you don't have a dog in the hunt mind you on damn business.
Many Golf Courses use dirty water to irrigate...Funny how many commenter's like to bitch about peeps in CA having a lawn and some Golf Courses...We all do conserve...The people that are managing the resource are the problem in my opinion...They never allow the lakes to fill up...In CA they are already letting extra water out when the lakes are 40 to 50 feet below full because they are scared of future storms and snow melt...They do it every year and then cry about no water all summer and fall...just like clock work...
All this snow is certainly a good sign but keep in mind that it took years to fill the basin up originally. To fill the reservoir, we'll need many years of this kind of snowfall to get where it needs to be.
Aliens will just fill it up when they decide to stop messing with Colorado and all the States affected by the Colorado River. ;)
California will never be out of a water crisis as long as they have green lawns and palm trees in a desert based environment. And let’s not forget all the green plush golf courses they cherish so.
The only solution is to use less water. All the old water compacts need to be tossed out as they were based upon invalid assumptions. The federal government should mandate a new water usage plan to all the states as the majority of the Colorado river watershed is federal lands.
Anytime the federal government gets involved it will get screwed up. Better to let the states figure it out.
You’re a liberal
He said one good year of snow pack won't undo several years of drought, He should ask California about that.
They can't make these without making sure to keep everyone afraid
State of Fear by Michael Chriton.
There is always a next crisis to keep the public in a state of fear.
The Colorado Rockies will replenish Lake Mead, but it isn't going to happen overnight, just saying...
"And scientists emphasized that Climate Change is not going away."
Oh I bet Mother Nature will continue to emphasize that we are not nearly as clever as we may think we are.
Greetings from the BIG SKY. Good to see you guys get the water.
Mother Nature runs in cycles. Pay attention. I left home in Georgia in February 1976 for Seattle to go overseas and was wearing shirtsleeves. This February 2023 we were having the same weather about the same time. Think about it.
Thank you. Climate change does not exist.
What have you been smokin
We’re you just were shirtsleeves? No underwear? 😂😂😂
@@joshursan6935, DIESEL. Former Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator. Started honing my craft in 1975 on Ft. Benning, GA.
People that believe in climate change havn.t noticed Spring, Summer, fall and winter yet or they believe in evolution totally debunked theory. GOD controls the climate except for manmade storms and keeps us at the exact distance from the sun so we don't burn up or freeze.
Considering all the snow those upper states had this winter you should expect a rise when the warmer weather comes
Yeah but out west they want a gentle thaw to avoid flooding and fill as many reservoirs as they can.
The underground aquifers need to fill up first?
Naah drought is over
@@PabloRodriguez-xj1yk not even close.
@@davemitchell6281 it's over per news...
@@davemitchell6281 very close.
When you throw the tired old cliche of climate change in you lose all credibility.
Climate changes and is changing whether or not it triggers your political beliefs. Just sayin
When you deny the reality of climate change you lose all credibility. Within the scientific community, climate change has been simply a fact for several decades. But what would I know. I also believe tired old cliches like the earth is a globe.
@@matthewalan59a , I live in Colorado and the snowpack year in and out is almost always above average.
We always hear drought regardless of the snowpack they report locally , I just shake my head .
It certainly is tiring listening to climate deniers for decades as coastal communities literally wash into the ocean.
Agree with you 100%!!! Every video about weather always has some “knob” chiming in about climate change. Don’t forget, before it was called climate change it was called global warming…..
It's like God gave them a second chance to save themselves. Let's see how they manage the water now.
the IPCC itself has stated that there is nothing climatic going on that is beyond normal variation
Late August 2022 Grand Junction, CO the Colorado River was still flowing bank-to-bank towards Utah.
since both lakes are wide places in the colorado river they would have to raise. BUT that doesn't mean the dams are retaining the the water, or open letting it go on down river. If lake powell is retaining a lot then lake mead will receive less since it is down stream. who will win the bidding for the water?
Denver takes as much as 40% of the early Colorado River and tunnels it to the eastern slope to water Denver lawns and pour it to the downstream side toward the Mississippi River. Just another problem of the Western slope.
Will it be a good summer to go rafting down the colorado river? That is something I want to do. The faster flow makes for a better experience I would think.
I've done it before and you should definitely go for it!
Depends on which section; West Water Canyon will be big as well as Cataract Canyon which has the added Green River, and also Glenwood Canyon. Grand Canyon is dam controlled and They no doubt will be trying to bring the levels back up in Powell. They most likely will be sending some extra down to Lake Mead but I doubt if it will be like the old days. Your best bet for a big ride will be Cataract as it may be running 30-40k cfs or more by early june.
@@jackchivvis4188 Great thanks for the good info.
and you best get on the phone and start making reservations... I grew up in AZ and there were times when the rafts were booked 2 or 3 years in advance...
And yea, while it is true that cascades do not contribute to the level of mead .. California is a large consumer of the the Colorado river and it’s own water reduces their needs .. no one believes the drought is over but the levels are still manipulated to control the electrical power
we'll know its over when Lake Mead is 100%
Check the out flow charts...any time extra comes in they open the gales and let it go...They don't want it to fill up....
You had me until your climatology bs.
Only if the users drastically cut usage will the system ever recover.👁️👁️👍🇺🇸
That’s good for the lakes.
It was way hotter in the 1930s with lower CO2. With higher CO2 comes better plant growth, more precipitation, and better crop yields. Why go back to the days of drought and famine?
I love these climate change extremes. Climate change isn't JUST about HEAT! It's about extremes, too much rain summer and winter. This summer, you shall see Rain Rain Rain Heat Heat Heat. And if it melts icebergs, watch out low lines, Florida. 😮
"Scientists say" is like saying "I agree with the Scientists who agree with me ". Concensus of an assumption is like dopey football fans.
Wonder if they learned their science from the same douch nozzle scientist that “helped” us all through Covid …
You said with a month to go. yet this posted 5 hours to go. data given is a month out of date
A ntiquated US infrastructure and efficiently manage drought.
A dumb question.
Even a 10 yrs old will tell you Yes.
Cut off Comifornia!
we have had one of the coldest winters in 20 years in Idaho so much for global warming
All the scientists say that cold winters in one area are consistent with Global Warming. Climate and weather are different things. It would be nice if Global Warming was gone but that's not the case.
@@pwegener They said you will not get covid if got the jab, and wore a mask, and they called the coming ice age in the 70's, did you forget about the ozone layer we were all going to die, how about acid rain, what happened to that ??
@@banjobenson9348 I guess one thing effects other non-related things in your mind. Yes I got Covid but I am sure the series of jabs possibly saved my life. There was some talk years ago of a coming Ice Age, but I never heard a consensus. The Ozone Layer, just this week was more good news, Humanity got together and passed laws and it is on the way to being fixed. Acid Rain, again, laws passed and action taken has reduced it. All thanks to scientists showing us the problems and legislators passing common sense laws.
@@pwegener If it is cold its global warming if it is warm global warming. There science is so flawed because it is agenda driven
@@philcaprino yes the agenda is to save humanity. They are using facts to justify
Not if they keep dumping it into the Pacific.
As soon as i heard the phrase climate change i dismissed this video
That depends on how government drains our water,(our life's blood) into the underground reservoirs and deserts water so we the people can't have it however Mother nature makes the rules.
Who cares one little bit about lake mead ?
I care about lake Mead. But I don't care about the climate change bullshit.
No, they both are bone dry.
No they are not
lars is a very low IQ drone
Not yet.