Historically low water levels mean that usually submerged canyon areas may be exposed<\/span> (Photo: Michael Melford\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow Low Water Impacts Life on the Lake<\/h2>\n
Romell told Outside<\/em> that once out on the lake, boaters should avoid entering water that is yellowish, as this is a common indication of a shallow area.<\/p>\nLower water levels raise the danger, Rommel said, but responsible boaters should be able to navigate the problem areas.\u00a0The danger on the lake, in his opinion, doesn\u2019t come from the submerged hazards, but from other boaters.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe biggest hazard with lower water levels will be uneducated boaters in smaller areas,\u201d he said. \u201cThose are people who rented a boat, and just don\u2019t know how to drive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Romell said that just because the water levels are low doesn\u2019t mean Lake Powell is off-limits to visitors. He believes the changing landscape makes this summer a historic time to visit.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe you gotta work a little harder to get your stuff on and off the water,\u201d he said. \u201cMaybe the lines are a little bit longer. But you know what? People are also getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see things that haven\u2019t been seen in a while. Everybody\u2019s here to see the canyons, and with the low water, the canyons on the lake are more dramatic now than they\u2019ve ever been.<\/p>\n