Summer water safety in Utah– are you prepared?

Jun 15, 2023, 9:40 AM | Updated: Jun 20, 2024, 12:27 pm

Summer Water Safety

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — Some Utah reservoirs are already full, and residents and visitors are ready to enjoy another aspect of the state’s record-breaking snowfall in the form of water recreation.

Tune into Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News for live tips on river safety at 3 p.m.

There are dozens of lakes, rivers, streams and swimming pools that await Utah families this summer. From boating and fishing to river rafting and simple pleasures like taking a meal to the mountains and sitting near a river, water is going to be a big part of our summer plans.

And along with the joy that comes from jumping into a cool body of water is the need for water safety. Utah water managers have been telling us since mid-April that water is cold and moving fast. But even when it warms up, and moves a little more slowly, there are still a multitude of ways that you can keep yourself, your family, and your pets, safe.

KSL NewsRadio and the Utah Department of Natural Resources present this two-hour special on what to watch out for and what to know to stay safe in the water this summer.

Related:

Follow @SimoneSeikaly

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Road trip ready: How Bear Lake became the go-to destination for Western U.S. travelers

Whether you are chasing pristine beaches, fresh raspberry shakes, or endless water sports, this sponsored guide—brought to you in partnership with Bear Lake —uncovers everything you need to plan the ultimate getaway. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hopping in the car with your favorite snacks in tow and heading out for a […]

Harper Clinic

A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic’s IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah

This article is sponsored by Harper Clinic, a Utah-based clinic offering FDA-approved TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Utah’s mental health crisis is leaving many residents caught in an uncomfortable middle ground: struggling too much for weekly therapy alone, but unable to step away from work, parenting or daily life for inpatient treatment. As demand […]

Harper Clinic

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic’s TMS Therapy can help

This article is sponsored by Harper Clinic, a Utah-based clinic offering FDA-approved TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The weight of depression is real. Many people spend years fighting it, adjusting medications, managing side effects and wondering if this is simply how life is going to feel. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects […]

Andrew Adams, KSL

Library discussions bring men’s mental health to the surface

Therapists say it’s common for men to repress things like trauma, grief, stress and anxiety. Now, a new weekly series of discussions aims to help men bring it all to the surface.

Bear Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cozy up in Bear Lake: Discover the magic of a winter getaway

SALT LAKE CITY – The holiday season shines brightest when time slows down and loved ones gather. Gifts, decorations and festive music come and go, but shared experiences tend to last much longer. Research supports that idea. Dr. Theresa E. DiDonato told Psychology Today that vacations can strengthen relationships by creating meaningful time away from daily […]

Harper Clinic

Rewriting the path to healing: Inside Harper Clinic’s whole-person mental health model

OREM — A few decades ago, you’d have had a hard time finding a doctor to treat both your mind and body; And a century ago, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a doctor to treat your mind at all. Today, medical professionals are understanding more and more the undeniable connection between the body and […]

Summer water safety in Utah– are you prepared?

We want to hear from you.

Southern Utah University grieves student, service member killed in Jordan

Feds, state officials probe Roy fire that torched 3 homes, but quiet for now on cause

Disaster recovery expert explains why flooding after the Cottonwood Fire creates new challenges in Beaver County

Great Salt Lake hits lowest level in more than 3 years, but managers say conservation is paying off

Lake Powell accident leads to 11 surgeries and uncertain recovery for 14-year-old Utah girl

Forest Service determines what sparked Utah’s largest fire so far this year

Sponsored Articles

Road trip ready: How Bear Lake became the go-to destination for Western U.S. travelers

A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic’s IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic’s TMS Therapy can help

Library discussions bring men’s mental health to the surface

Cozy up in Bear Lake: Discover the magic of a winter getaway

Rewriting the path to healing: Inside Harper Clinic’s whole-person mental health model