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Folsom Lake at risk of reaching lowest water levels ever
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Jul 7, 2015
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Folsom Lake at risk of reaching lowest water levels ever
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is projecting Folsom Lake could reach the lowest water levels in recorded history in just a few months.
FOLSOM, CA - JULY 20: In this before-and-after composite image, (Top) Full water levels are visible behind the Folsom Dam at Folsom Lake on July 20, 2011 in El Folsom, California. (Photo by Paul Hames/California Department of Water Resources via Getty Images) FOLSOM, CA - AUGUST 19: (Bottom) Low water levels are visible behind the Folsom Dam at Folsom Lake on August 19, 2014 in El Folsom, California. As the severe drought in California continues for a third straight year, water levels in the State's lakes and reservoirs is reaching historic lows. Folsom Lake is currently at 40 percent of its total capacity of 977,000 acre feet. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
FOLSOM, CA - JULY 20: In this before-and-after composite image, (Top) Full water levels are visible behind the Folsom Dam at Folsom Lake on July 20, 2011 in El Folsom, California. (Photo by Paul Hames/California Department of Water Resources via Getty Images) FOLSOM, CA - AUGUST 19: (Bottom) Low water levels are visible behind the Folsom Dam at Folsom Lake on August 19, 2014 in El Folsom, California. As the severe drought in California continues for a third straight year, water levels in the State's lakes and reservoirs is reaching historic lows. Folsom Lake is currently at 40 percent of its total capacity of 977,000 acre feet. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is projecting Folsom Lake could reach the lowest water levels in recorded history in just a few months.

It appears there is more bad news in store for Folsom Lake, a large reservoir near Sacramento. The lake grabbed international attention last year when photos revealed shockingly low levels of water.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is now projecting Folsom Lake could reach the lowest water levels in recorded history in just a few months.

Tom Gohring, executive director of the Sacramento Water Forum, explains more.

Listen to the full interview by clicking the blue audio player above.