Officials will not release cool water from a Colorado River reservoir to protect threatened fish

Federal officials have decided against releasing cool water from Lake Powell this year to prioritize hydropower production. This move raises concerns for the threatened humpback chub fish, which may suffer from warmer river temperatures. Utilities are relieved, but conservationists warn of potential wildlife impacts.

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