11. Some biologists question whether draining the lake would expose the original beauty of Glen Canyon or the original natural state of the Grand Canyon. 12. Surrounding communities asserted, improbably, that draining the lake was causing droughts. 13. Stemming from its namesake peak, Unicorn Creek and its hushed flows drain the lake in picturesque fashion. 14. That satisfied the needs of water-users downstream and kept the lake from being drained. 15. The lake is being drained for dam repairs by the irrigation district. 16. The tribes believe tapping the aquifer will drain the lake and end their source of sacred salt. 17. There has even been talk lately of draining the lake, putting it out of commission for five years or more. 18. Two other options involve draining the lake, Mills said. 19. Wildlife workers killed the fish with chlorine this week as part of the preparations to drain the lake over the next few days in the search for additional bodies. 20. Plans call for draining six lakes and filling others with rocks. |