Is hydropower production affected by the AMP?
The Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program can affect hydropower production at Glen Canyon Dam. The intent of the AMP is to improve the resources downstream of Glen Canyon Dam, recognizing that hydropower is an integral component of the region’s economy. Since 1991, operations have been changed at Glen Canyon Dam to address environmental concerns, reducing electricity generation by about one-third. This reduction in electricity must be purchased from other generating resources (such as coal, thermal, gas, nuclear) and paid for by CRSP customers.
