Utah Drought
Mariah Maynes
Compass Minerals, State of Utah reach deal that will send water to Great Salt Lake
Compass Minerals and Utah land managers announced a deal that will send over 200,000 acre feet of water to Great Salt Lake.1 month ago
Britt Johnson
Recent Utah rain sends the state closer to average water levels
Utah's recent summer rain brought the state's water levels up. Now, the state is extremely close to average water levels.2 months ago
LINDSAY AERTS, KSLTV
Utah DNR now tracks groundwater trends online, some concern over depleting levels
A new online tool is helping gather data on Utah’s groundwater levels, after depleting groundwater levels in southern and southwestern Utah.2 months ago
Ben Winslow, FOX 13
One Utah city will offer prizes to get people to conserve more water
The city of Millcreek hopes to encourage its residents to conserve water with a new game that offers prizes.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Getting a backyard pool? Make sure your builder has experience
Planning on having a pool built in your backyard? It might be a good idea to double check that your builder is experienced.2 months ago
Verl Johansen
Drought returns to Utah in Tooele County
The U.S. Drought Monitor's most recent report found that about half of Tooele County is experiencing moderate drought.3 months ago
Adam Small
More than half of Utah is now ‘abnormally dry,’ but still not in a drought.
The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists 53% of Utah's land as 'abnormally dry' but the state is still not in a drought.3 months ago
Adam Small
How Utah construction workers are battling triple digit heat
Construction crews are having to deal with intense heat in Utah state this summer by taking breaks and communicating with one another.3 months ago
Ben Winslow, FOX 13
Lake-effect drought? New study shows a shrinking Great Salt Lake may exacerbate Utah’s drought conditions
A new study shows the impact of the shrinking Great Salt Lake could be exacerbating drought conditions.3 months ago
Adam Small
Utah, other Colorado River Basin states want to ensure conserved water gets to Lake Powell
Water managers from Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico recently adopted a resolution to begin work to create a program that tracks conserved water.3 months ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell reach multi-year highs, but one is already losing water
Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell have seen increased their water levels however, Great Salt Lake has started to recede.4 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Parts of Utah under excessive heat warning
Utah has been given two different kinds of heat advisories for parts of the state by the National Weather Service on Sunday.4 months ago
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse show
KSL Greenhouse: Plants that bloom in Utah’s heat
Most people shop for their Utah garden flowers in the spring, which might not bloom well in summer. So, what flowers bloom in the summer?4 months ago
Adam Small
Lake Powell missing 40,000 acre feet of water after accidental release, officials say
Lake Powell is the nation's second-largest reservoir, and it's currently missing up to 40,000-acre feet of water due to a water release.4 months ago
Andrew Gordon
High temps bring warnings and ozone problems to Utah
Utah's high temperatures have brought on the hottest day of the year so far in the state, along with warnings and ozone issues.4 months ago
Michael Camit
Washington County is one step closer to a major water reuse project
A water reuse project in Washington County is a step closer to reality. The 20-year project will get some funding from federal grants.4 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah’s reservoirs at highest levels in 13 years as last of snowpack melts
Utah's reservoir system has officially reached its highest point in 13 years as the state reaches the tail end of its spring snowmelt season.4 months ago
Heather Peterson
Weber State University conserving water through xeriscaping
Weber State is making changes to conserve water, by implementing a "water action plan." They want to reduce water use by 30%.4 months ago
Mitchell von Puttkammer
Water conservation in your Utah garden
Water conservation in a Utah garden can include installing smart sprinkler systems. And the state can help defray the cost!5 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Great Salt Lake’s southern arm reaches ‘significant’ level as spring rise slows down
The southern arm of Great Salt Lake reached an optimal level this week however, experts believe the lake will recede this summer.5 months ago
Adam Small
New study suggests climate change could help Colorado River
University of Colorado at Boulder researchers predict that climate change will increase precipitation in Upper Basin states like Utah.5 months ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake level reaches seven-year high
Great Salt Lake now sits at 4,195.1 feet above sea level, more than 6.5 feet higher than its all-time historic low in late 2022.5 months ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Average Utah reservoir level 30% higher than last year
The average reservoir in Utah is at 88% capacity or 30% higher than last year.5 months ago
