“Pee River and Lake Pee”
Credit: LMNRA FB post warning about TOXIC blue-green algae in Lake Mohave
9/19/26: Updated with the first page of former REPUBLICAN Arizona Governor Ducey‘s 45-page book INVITING venture capitalists, billionaires, and foreigners to EXPORT our precious water through FARMING. Added Nevada lawsuit against Trump’s USBR info.
12/2016: Arizona REPUBLICAN Governor Ducey invites FARMERS to grow in ARIZONA for EXPORT — after 16 years of EPIC DROUGHT!
ALL Arizona Colorado River water rights should be cut entirely over the next 5 years.
- Has anyone investigated why Gov. Ducey (R) gave away our water?
Did anyone follow the money? - Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R) diverted $500,000 from the STATE to build a new boat launch at South Cove (in the NATIONAL PARK, cost shifting from feds to state) for the wealthy and healthy, while refusing to assist the old, sick, ill, poor.
Arizona does not deserve a single drop of Colorado River water.
Arizona gifted the Havasupai more FREE Arsenic and the Mohave County Board of Supervisors is viciously promoting mining.
https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/pinyon-plain-uranium-mine-80-million-gallons/
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/10072026/arizona-raises-uranium-mine-contaminant-limits/
… Now, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is approving an application from the company, Energy Fuels Resources Inc., to raise both the well’s alert levels for arsenic and the limit of the toxic metal in the aquifer detected at the well by 10 percent in a modification to the mine’s Aquifer Protection Program permit. The approved changes would raise the alert level from 0.04 milligrams per liter (mg/L) to 0.05 mg/L and increase the allowable arsenic concentration from 0.05 mg/L to 0.055 mg/L. …
FREE arsenic for the Natives, right after they got done celebrating 250 years of “freedom.”
IMMEDIATE action is required — we must address the water QUALITY issues!
DRAIN Lake Powell NOW!
UPDATE 9/19/26: I learned that Glen Canyon Dam does NOT have a river bypass! The lower drain valve is DAMAGED.
SHOCKER, according to Gemini AI:
Glen Canyon Dam: Structurally built for centuries, but its operational lifespan was recently re-evaluated. In 2023, the Bureau of Reclamation dramatically reduced the dam’s expected functional lifespan from 700 years down to around 100 years due to severe sediment buildup and low-elevation plumbing risks. Built in 1963, it has roughly 30–40 years of full functional life remaining unless major structural alterations are made.
Could someone please fact-check? I’m hoping this is an AI hallucination!
According to my research, it will likely take about 10 years or more to drain Lake Powell, and we SHOULD start the lengthy process today. Try to avoid years of studies of the obvious. With emergency action, we could possibly start draining Lake Powell in a few years.
State of Nevada et al. v. Burgum et al. Lawsuit Complaint (PDF) — 186 pages, including exhibits.
https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nevada-lawsuit-colorado-river.pdf
The NEVADA lawsuit addresses issues with Glen Canyon Dam, but I haven’t had time for a detailed analysis. The Trump USBR’s epic fail:
Analysis of Protecting Infrastructure of Glen Canyon Dam
57. The Final EIS identifies an operational constraint “common to all alternatives” which limits releases from Lake Powell at elevations below 3,490 feet to protect infrastructure at Glen Canyon Dam at low elevations. See Final EIS at 2-18 (“Releases from Glen Canyon Dam may be unable to achieve the specified annual release volume when Lake Powell is below elevation 3,490 feet due to infrastructure constraints.”); Final EIS, Appx. A, at A-15 to A-16.
58. Once Lake Powell falls below 3,490 feet, releases are made through four river outlet works. “[R]eleases below this elevation are constrained; extended operations through the river outlet works may cause cavitation damage, tailrace scour and sediment deposition, and could compromise the reliability and operational flexibility of Glen Canyon Dam and affect the ability to meet critical downstream water supply needs.” Final EIS, Technical Appendix 3 (Hydrologic Resources), at 3-31, Table TA 3-2. “Infrastructure concerns associated with the uncertainty of extended operations through the river outlet works as the sole means of sustained water releases from Glen Canyon Dam include potential cavitation damage to the outlet works pipes at low reservoir elevations, tailrace scour and sediment deposition at the downstream base of the dam, and the potential for additional unknown issues from operating the outlet works for extended periods. Any one of these factors could compromise the reliability and operational flexibility of Glen Canyon Dam and affect the ability to meet critical downstream water supply needs.” Final EIS at 1-22.
59. Notwithstanding the above, Reclamation provides no analysis of measures to adequately address defects in Glen Canyon Dam infrastructure, including quantification of sustainable outlet capacity as Lake Powell drops, wear/failure risk analysis for frequent use, contingency if some aspect of the dam must be taken out of service, and no discussion or acknowledgement of Reclamation’s obligations to make necessary repairs and modifications. Nor does the Final EIS include reparations of the Glen Canyon Dam as a connected action, but erroneously claims that infrastructure reparations can be addressed in separate NEPA processes. …
In plain English, another EPIC Trump FAIL
Stealing water from the upper reservoirs to protect the PROFITS of the Utah tourist industry. I’ll never understand why anyone would swim or boat in this stinking (Sin City, YT and FB comments) and toxic algae-infested water.
Is it the joy of PEEING into DRINKING WATER?
- Lake Powell loses so much water to evaporation and the ground.
- Lake Powell is shallow and wide, preheating the water for the toxic algae and other bacteria in the lower lakes.
Every gallon the Bureau of Reclamation steals from upstream reservoirs to “save” Lake Powell is 100% wasted.
Think REFLECTING POOL!
If Lake Powell water was moved to Lake Mead:
The volume would be about double.
Twice the water = half the pollution.
Normally, the Colorado River water is ice cold in May at Pierce Ferry.
In 2026, it was already warm in April. Toxic algae love warm water.
Research:
Water temperature measurements over the last 20 years at various locations. (I researched; it’s shocking how the temps have increased)
Why are Glen Canyon Institute and other nonprofits doing nothing? What are they doing with the donations? (I researched; it looks like they got corrupted by MAGAs)
Is any organization providing a comprehensive analysis?
I researched and found NONE.
Sadly, swimming in the river is no longer on my list of fun things to do, and I apologize to all I took to the lake and river to go swimming. I had NO idea!
WHY are thousands of river runners peeing into the Colorado?
Why was I thinking that the Park Service would surely have “collection” stations in the Grand Canyon for the many river runners?
https://richearthinstitute.org/rethinking-urine/environment/
… In the US, the nutrients in urine often pass through wastewater treatment plants and into rivers, lakes, and bays.
Once in the aquatic environment, excess nutrients (particularly nitrogen and phosphorus) can cause harmful algal blooms (HABs). HABs are destructive to aquatic ecosystems in a number of ways.
When the algae dies, bacteria decompose it and de-oxygenate the water in the process. This kills fish and other aquatic creatures, causes foul odors that make recreation impossible, and renders the water unfit for human consumption. …
It’s a global problem:
Officials worry urinating swimmers may be reason for 500 dead fish
Swimmers who urinate in the lake are introducing a lot of phosphate,” Manfred Siedler, a spokesman for an angler’s group, told Bild newspaper. “We’re calculating half a liter of urine per swimmer per day.” …
Research & Action:
How many rafters were on the Colorado in 2025, and for how many days?
Why isn’t NPS installing septic tanks every 20 or so miles for rafters to dispose of PEE? It’s NOT rocket science to empty holding tanks periodically and transfer to a sewage treatment plant instead of deliberately growing TOXIC algae.
FYI: Urine is NOT sterile.
Nevada’s “treated sewage” is killing the river, the lakes, animals, and, of course, humans
Textbook evil corporate spin:
https://www.tpomag.com/bytes/2025/01/how-las-vegas-turns-wastewater-into-a-lifeline-for-lake-mead
… Las Vegas has become a model of water conservation through its innovative wastewater recycling program.
Nearly all indoor water — from showers, sinks and toilets — is treated and returned to Lake Mead via the Las Vegas Wash.
This process not only conserves water but also earns the region return-flow credits.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) reports that this recycling effort enables the community to maximize its limited water allocation. By treating and returning water to Lake Mead, Las Vegas can effectively “reuse” the same water multiple times, significantly reducing consumptive use. …
It’s one thing to put treated sewage on a golf course, but it’s a horrific idea to put it into our lakes and rivers.
WARNING SIGN where treated Las Vegas sewage enters Lake Mead.
Credit: MOJO ADVENTURES’ video: Skyward Boat REMOVED!
8/4/26 update: I’ve watched several quite informative MOJO Adventures videos and saw even reference links in the description. The recent videos and live streams also have more descriptive titles than clickbait titles. So far, the best Lake PEE channel I found, although MOJO still avoids the political corruption.
Unfortunately, there are hundreds of channels with AI and fake crap, the clickbait whores.
On to continuing my search for YouTubers with a good brain who are focused on publicizing SOLUTIONS and on MAKING the Bureau of Reclamation drain Lake Powell.
Please contact me with any leads!
I’m working on a page featuring recommended channels and videos. We need to document pollution, dead animals, political corruption, science, and facts.
Research:
Where are all the sewage tests?
How are they treating the sewage? What’s the innovation?
How is the Lake Mead water pumped to Nevada residents’ kitchens filtered?
Where are the drinking water tests?
What is making river runners sick?
The Paddling Magazine article:
https://paddlingmag.com/stories/news-events/mystery-illness-grand-canyon-rafters/
Three days after Matt Wappett finished a rafting trip in the Grand Canyon, he landed in the emergency room with a massive knee infection. While it improved with the help of antibiotics, Wappett’s general health continued to deteriorate over the following weeks. Through social media, Wappett recently learned he’s not the only paddler suffering. …”
“… A spokesperson for Grand Canyon National Park confirmed that the National Park Service (NPS) is aware of the reported illness. The NPS Office of Public Health is leading an investigation in coordination with public health partners.
In a written statement, the NPS shared, “At this time, the investigation is ongoing, and we are not able to comment on the extent of the illnesses, potential diagnoses or other details while the investigation is underway. We will share additional information with the public as it becomes available.” …
The sad state of science in America.
Paddling Magazine’s Facebook post got many interesting comments, but nothing conclusive. It was noted that this used to be the job of the CDC, but of course, RFK Jr. fired many scientists and is focused on swimming with his grandkids in … sewage!
The FB post with the comments:
Ally’s incredible AquaDiary Podcast
I’m a sucker for science and facts and was thrilled to discover Ally’s REFLECTING POOL videos.
$16 Million, Dead Ducks, and Algae: The Reflecting Pool Explained by a Scientist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PrT4p8SMAU
Reflecting Pool Algae Pt. 2: A Silver Bullet Solution? Scientist Reviews Everything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wos1W9GMmbI
I’m hoping for part 3 whenever they finish whatever Trump and his cronies are doing now.
I’ve now watched quite a few of Ally’s videos, and every single one should be featured.
I learned so much about water watching or listening to her videos and podcats
Finger Lakes Ranked: Insider Science on Owasco Lake (audio only)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzU1YGyVuWU
Please watch, like, share, comment, and subscribe to Ally’s YouTube channel and her SubStack:
https://aquadiary.substack.com/s/aquadiary-podcast
Where is our southwest water scientist who cares?