Lake Powell has been thrown a temporary lifeline as federal officials move to prop up its falling water levels, but the emergency measure could carry consequences for ecosystems and communities across the Colorado River Basin for years to come, according to officials and experts. In an effort to stabilize the reservoir and protect hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) announced plans last month to begin releasing water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir while