Fish deaths occurring at Lake Mead
5/17/2022 2:23:27 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Mohave County, AZ
Clark County, NV
Start Date: 5/11/2022
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The water level at Lake Mead is dropping about one foot weekly, which is harming the ecosystem and causing fish deaths with some parts of the lake becoming "fish graveyards." Fish from a hatchery are still planned to be released into the lake.
KTNV-TV Las Vegas Channel 13 (Nev.), May 11, 2022
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