Lower‑than‑average Great Lakes water levels are forcing freighters to watch loads even as cruise lines forecast record passenger growth.

Concern around Lake Mead, a reservoir formed on the Colorado River, and its water levels have been ongoing for some time.

Lake Powell remains open for water-based recreation and asked visitors to check water levels before traveling, said the NP.

The water levels of the Great Lakes have gone down over the past few months. This usually happens at this time of year, but has been more pronounced this year due to drier than average weather. Here’s ...

The Great Lakes’ water levels have been on an amazing down-up-and-now-down journey. The recent decline in Great Lakes’ water levels puts our beautiful lakes in a rare spot as of late- normal. There ...

At Silver Lake Park, long-hidden sights are now visible for the first time in years. That’s because the water in the park’s twin reservoirs has evaporated to a stunning point. Adventurous visitors who ...

FOLSOM — A reduced 5-mile-per-hour speed limit on Folsom Lake went into effect Friday due to lower water levels that have left four of the lake's five boat ramps dry. The lake level is officially ...