Morse Reservoir drawdown may hurt grebe habitat

October 18, 2026

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Morse Reservoir water level was lowered beginning October 14, 2026 by an estimated 3-4 feet for dam repair.¹ Eared Grebes favor deeper water and shallow alkaline lakes; a significant drawdown reduces resting habitat availability during migration season when the species is still actively moving through the region.¹

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