Shoreline at OKC's Lake Hefner Exposed as Water Levels Drop

Shoreline at OKC's Lake Hefner exposed as water levels drop

Lake Hefner, a key drinking water source for Oklahoma City, has dropped five feet below full due to drought, evaporation and water demand, prompting monitoring by city utilities.

Low water hinders access at northwest Nebraska lakes

Low water levels from drought and irrigation are limiting access to lakes in northwestern Nebraska. Joe Rydell, northwest district fisheries supervisor for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has provided information about the following lakes in his region.