Marinas at Jackson Lake in Wyoming closing early, due to low water levels
9/26/2021 1:42:40 AM
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Business & Industry
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Teton County, WY
Start Date: 8/14/2021
- End Date: 9/30/2021
All marinas on Jackson Lake are to be closed on Sept. 6, much earlier than usual, due to little water in the lake. The Signal Mountain and Leek’s Marinas will close for the season in days, while the Colter Bay Marina closed for the season Aug. 14. Boat ramps will become unusable.
“Due to very low natural flows and the need to supplement downstream reservoirs, Jackson Lake has been drawn down to levels only seen three times in the last 30 years,” said officials for Grand Teton National Park in a statement.
The Bureau of Reclamation began releasing extra water in August for downstream irrigation needs.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Aug 31, 2021
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