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Lake Powell is expected to rise about another 30 feet in the coming months, according to a new report.

<p>SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly $30 million in federal funds is going to the Upper Colorado River Basin states, including  Utah , for projects to improve drought planning in the region, Department&#x

33 million acre-feet of water will flow into Lake Powell in April, according to officials, which would be between 74% and 118% of average.

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