News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2025
Contact: GLCA_Media@nps.gov
Fire Response Impacts Lake Powell –
Visitors Advised to Use Caution
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, Ariz. – To assist with nearby wildfires, fire
suppression aircraft will be drawing water from Lake Powell between buoys 43 and 49 to refill
tanks as part of ongoing firefighting operations. The aircraft using Lake Powell will consist of
fixed-wing Super Scoopers (amphibious aircraft). Glen Canyon rangers will be providing vessel
support during aircraft operations on the lake.
Until further notice, boaters are advised to avoid or limit to transit only on Lake Powell between
Dangling Rope to Rainbow Bridge. Boaters need to monitor marine radio channel 16. A
temporary flight restriction is also in place for public safety during aerial operations.
For updates on conditions and potential impacts to recreation on Lake Powell, visit Glen Canyon
Alerts. Alerts & Conditions - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
-NPS-
Photo: Fixed wing Super Scooper taking water from Lake Powell for previous fire suppression
operations. NPS File Photo.
Glen Canyon National Recreation
Area
Rainbow Bridge National
Monument
Office of Communications
691 Scenic View Drive
PO Box 1507
Page AZ 86040
GLCA_Media@nps.gov
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Map: Map of impacted area on Lake Powell for fire suppression operations on Lake Powell. NPS
File Map.
More park information is available on each park’s website: Glen Canyon National Recreation
Area or Rainbow Bridge National Monument
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 430+
national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home
recreational opportunities. Visit us at NPS.gov Homepage (U.S. National Park Service), on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice,
Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2025
Contact: GLCA_Media@nps.gov
Fire Response Impacts Lake Powell –
Visitors Advised to Use Caution
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, Ariz. – To assist with nearby wildfires, fire
suppression aircraft will be drawing water from Lake Powell between buoys 43 and 49 to refill
tanks as part of ongoing firefighting operations. The aircraft using Lake Powell will consist of
fixed-wing Super Scoopers (amphibious aircraft). Glen Canyon rangers will be providing vessel
support during aircraft operations on the lake.
Until further notice, boaters are advised to avoid or limit to transit only on Lake Powell between
Dangling Rope to Rainbow Bridge. Boaters need to monitor marine radio channel 16. A
temporary flight restriction is also in place for public safety during aerial operations.
For updates on conditions and potential impacts to recreation on Lake Powell, visit Glen Canyon
Alerts. Alerts & Conditions - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
-NPS-
Photo: Fixed wing Super Scooper taking water from Lake Powell for previous fire suppression
operations. NPS File Photo.
Glen Canyon National Recreation
Area
Rainbow Bridge National
Monument
Office of Communications
691 Scenic View Drive
PO Box 1507
Page AZ 86040
GLCA_Media@nps.gov
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Map: Map of impacted area on Lake Powell for fire suppression operations on Lake Powell. NPS
File Map.
More park information is available on each park’s website: Glen Canyon National Recreation
Area or Rainbow Bridge National Monument
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 430+
national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home
recreational opportunities. Visit us at NPS.gov Homepage (U.S. National Park Service), on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice,
Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice,