Edward Abbey would turn over in his grave to see the white calcium carbonate deposits 100 feet above the waterline. Due to a 5-year drought, which is still ongoing, the volume of Lake Powell is currently only 1/2 of what it was back in the 80's. Climatologist are forecasting that this drought might be a decade long drought. The dam the Ed Abbey damned, could very well become an item of debate. Already parts of Glen Canyon are available to hikers. Glen Canyon glory might rise again!