Notas del episodio
When Lake Powell was full, many environmentalists believed Glen Canyon was lost forever, drowned beneath hundreds of feet of water. But today, with lake levels at historic lows, over 100,000 acres of Glen Canyon have re-emerged, challenging long-held narratives about environmental loss and recovery. This episode dives into that story. Part 5 of a 6-part series.
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