Arizona Lake
Houseboat-Associated Carbon Monoxide Poisonings on Lake Powell --- Arizona and Utah, 2000
During August 2000 at Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the Arizona-Utah border, two brothers died of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as they swam near the stern of a houseboat while the onboard gasoline-powered generator was operating. As a result of these deaths, an investigation was initiated by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) with assistance from the U.S. Department of the Interior, CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition to investigating the deaths of the two brothers, the multiagency team evaluated visitor and worker boat-related CO exposures at Lake Powell. The study identified nine boat-related fatal CO poisonings since 1994 and approximately 100 nonfatal poisonings since 1990. This report describes the preliminary results of an ongoing investigation of watercraft-related CO poisonings on Lake Powell. Incident Reports ... [Read More]
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (National Park Service)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world. ... [Read More]
Parks & Recreation - Maricopa County
Lake Pleasant & It's History Slide Show - Lake Pleasant ... One of the most scenic water recreation areas in the “Valley of the Sun,” this northwest Valley park is a recreationist’s dream. The park offers many activities, such as camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. At the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center, guests learn about the history of the area and desert wildlife. Step out onto the balcony surrounding the Visitor Center to get a beautiful view of Lake Pleasant and an up-close look at Waddell Dam. The breathtaking views offer visitors a great place to relax, whether it is from a boat or shoreline picnic site. ... [Read More]
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Park Service)
See the latest information regarding lake and launching conditions. ... Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a panorama of human history. Additionally, the controversy surrounding the construction of Glen Canyon Dam and the creation of Lake Powell contributed to the birth of the modern day environmental movement. The park offers opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, backcountry hiking and four-wheel drive trips. ... [Read More]
Lake Levels/River Flow
Lake levels and River flow are compiled by Arizona Game and Fish Department with information provided by: Central Arizona Project, Salt River Project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Geological Survey. ... Aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items usedin the water. When we go to another lake or stream, the nuisance species canbe released. Learn more . ... [Read More]
Arizona QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau
Select a city Apache Junction (city) Avondale (city) Bullhead City (city) Casa Grande (city) Chandler (city) Flagstaff (city) Gilbert (town) Glendale (city) Lake Havasu City (city) Mesa (city) Oro Valley (town) Peoria (city) Phoenix (city) Prescott (city) Scottsdale (city) Sierra Vista (city) Surprise (city) Tempe (city) Tucson (city) Yuma (city) **Other places not listed ... [Read More]
Town Lake
Take a journey to Tempe Town Lake, one of Arizona's most popular outdoor destinations. More than 2 million people visit Town Lake each year to boat, fish, attend concerts, fireworks and a variety of festivals. It's also one of Tempe's best development sites. ... TOWN LAKE NEWS: Come join us at July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival produced by Kiwanis Club of Tempe July 4th 4pm - 11pm. ... Click on the above photos to find information on a variety of Town Lake subjects, including the ... [Read More]
News Media
PHOENIX - Arizona Game and Fish Department law enforcement officers will take part in a wolf pack patrol of Lake Pleasant on July 3 to try and remove drunk boat operators from the water and to ensure a safe holiday on the lake. ... Wolf packs patrol Lake Pleasant during July 4 holiday weekend ... "Wolf pack patrols are different from operating under the influence (OUI) checkpoints, in that a checkpoint is where boaters are stopped when they pass through one location. A wolf pack is when officers team up to patrol the entire lake and perform safety inspections and screen for alcohol consumption," says Arizona Game and Fish Department Boating Law Administrator Kevin Bergersen. ... [Read More]
Bill Williams NWR
At Bill Williams River NWR, biologists from the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Arizona Fishery Resources Office receive young razorback suckers and bonytail chubs from Dexter National Fish Hatchery, a New Mexico facility that produces endangered fish. The fish are introduced into the cove, where they’ll grow to around 10 inches—a size that offers them a chance against predators. At that point they’re released into Lake Havasu and other areas, where they’ll be monitored to determine their survival. In the future, these fish will also be released into stretches of free-flowing river. ... [Read More]
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