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In 2022, a severe, multi-decade megadrought reduced Lake Powell to its lowest level since the 1960s, plunging to roughly 23% capacity and threatening the power supply for millions in the American West [1]. The dwindling water levels at the Glen Canyon Dam jeopardize hydroelectricity generation for several states, creating a crisis that forces urgent water management, usage cuts, and a shift toward alternative energy sources [1, 2]. You can read more about the 2022 climate crisis and its impact on water and energy resources in the American West from official regional reports.