Lake Mead, located on the Arizona-Nevada border within the Mojave Desert, acts as an aquatic archive, by concealing and revealing artifacts spanning different timelines, cultures, histories, and regions across its vast recreation site. Beyond its role as a reservoir, Lake Mead is a symbol of the consequences of long standing water policies and the daunting effects of climate change. This podcast explores the many overlapping factors that contribute to Lake Mead’s kaleidoscopic identity by drawing on experts from diverse fields, including a crime scene investigator, cultural resource specialist, climate policy expert, author, historian, and former superintendent of Lake Mead. In a decade, Lake Mead will look very different from its current state. As a national symbol, it represents one of the many enduring landmarks profoundly affected by our world’s changing climate. 

While my first introduction to Lake Mead came through news specials and articles, my true understanding of its themes developed through one on one conversations with local experts, residents, and lake goers. This podcast represents my ongoing journey with the lake, providing a first person narration that places together more pieces of the puzzle as I continue to learn. Designed to be both introspective and immersive, this narration invites listeners to experience Lake Mead as a Living Museum by sharing in its stories, mysteries, and the insights I gained along the way.