Results for keyword: Western reservoirs
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The West’s dams share a dirty secret
The reservoirs of the West are a far cry from Eastern lakes, especially when it comes to the silt they carry.
by Paul Larmer, Apr 25, 2011 -
Sedimentation is a building problem in the West's reservoirs
The West's reservoirs are waging a constant battle against rising levels of sediment.
by Matt Weiser, Apr 19, 2011 -
Muddy Waters: Silt and the Slow Demise of Glen Canyon Dam
A float down the Lower San Juan teaches surprising lessons about dams, water and silt in the West.
by Craig Childs, Apr 17, 2011 -
Siltation expert: We need more dams
George Annandale, a siltation expert, says the West needs more dams to satisfy its thirst.
by Paul Larmer, Apr 17, 2011 -
The power of the lowly dirt particle
The reservoirs of the West are a far cry from Eastern lakes, especially when it comes to the silt they carry.
by Paul Larmer, Mar 17, 2011






