Lake Powell Needs More Water

May 13, 2026, 17:27
USEnvironment

Introduction

Many groups want money from the government. They need help because Lake Powell has very little water.

Main Body

Lake Powell is very dry. It has only 23 percent of its water. There is not enough snow in the mountains. This means there is not enough water in the lake. More than 70 groups asked the government for 2 billion dollars. They want to fix old pipes and save water. They want a long-term plan for the future. Low water is a problem for electricity. The dam cannot make power without water. Some states are now trying to use less water to help the lake. Arizona, California, and Nevada have a new plan. They want to save a lot of water until 2028. All seven states are talking about how to share the water.

Conclusion

Lake Powell is still in danger. It needs money and a good plan from the states to get more water.

Learning

⚡ The 'Power' of Verbs

Look at these two sentences:

  • The dam cannot make power.
  • They want to fix pipes.

When we want to say something is possible or something we desire, we put two words together:

CANNOT →\rightarrow No ability (Impossible) WANT TO →\rightarrow A wish or a goal

🌍 Word Swap: 'Little' vs 'Less'

In the text, we see two ways to talk about small amounts:

  1. Very little water →\rightarrow A small amount right now.
  2. Use less water →\rightarrow A smaller amount than before.

Quick Rule: Small amount →\rightarrow Little Lower amount →\rightarrow Less

📅 The Future Timeline

How do we talk about the future simply?

  • "...until 2028"
  • "...for the future"

To reach A2, stop worrying about complex grammar. Just use "want to" + "a date/time" to explain a plan.

Vocabulary Learning

government
The group of people that run a country or region.
Example:The government can give money to help the lake.
dam
A wall that stops water in a river or lake.
Example:The dam cannot make power without water.
electricity
The power that runs lights and machines.
Example:Electricity is needed to turn on the lights.
danger
A risk or possible harm.
Example:The lake is still in danger of drying out.
states
Parts of a country that have their own government.
Example:Arizona, California, and Nevada are states.