Despite the above-average snowpack this spring, climate change and increasing water demand in the Southwest have drained Lake Powell to record-low levels in recent years, sparking a water crisis across the Colorado River Basin. For the ecology of Glen Canyon, however, the changes have been overwhelmingly positive. Hundreds of miles of canyon streams have sprung back to life as natural wonders and cultural sites have resurfaced. 

Award-winning journalist Zak Podmore will share photos and discuss the dozen trips he's taken to Lake Powell with scientists, archaeologists, environmental groups, and water policy experts over the last two years. The talk will explore the question: Would the needs of Southwestern cities, farms, and rivers be better served without Lake Powell?