Utah Drought
Adam Small
The Great Salt Lake has a chance to be healthy again for the first time in over a decade
The water level in the Great Salt Lake is 1.5 feet from the tail-end of its healthy range of 4,196 to 4,200 feet.21 hours ago
Adam Small
Don’t turn on the sprinklers just yet, expert says
Wondering when to turn on sprinklers now that we've been having warmer weather? Follow these guidelines to keep your lawn alive while still conserving water.3 days ago
Adam Small
Utah temperatures warming up, strong snowpack set to start melting
Temperatures in Utah are going to get much warmer over the next few days, allowing for the snowpack we've accumulated to start melting off.7 days ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Michael Camit
Panguitch Lake dam has a growing crack, residents on notice to evacuate
Some people in Garfield County are on standby to evacuate this morning because of growing concerns about a crack in the Panguitch Lake Dam.8 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Eubank gazes into snow globe to predict spring runoff in Utah
KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank talks about the abundant snowpack and what to expect from the spring runoff in Utah.13 days ago
Heather Peterson
Is there a war brewing over artificial grass in Salt Lake City?
Some people in Salt Lake City are being asked to pull out their artificial grass, and they are not happy about it.14 days ago
Adam Small
Utah water managers less worried about spring flooding, but it’s still possible
Flooding in Utah is less of a concern this year because there is so much less water in the snowpack than in 2023.20 days ago
Adam Small
More than half of the Colorado River’s water is being used for farming, study finds
The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people in seven states, including Utah, as well as Mexico.21 days ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Oakley, Utah, adds new water source and lifts development freeze
Almost 1,600 people live in Oakley according to the latest U.S. Census data. Most of them are farmers and ranchers.23 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Here’s how much Lake Powell is expected to rise this year
Lake Powell is projected to receive about 5.4 million acre-feet of water based on conditions this winter.28 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Applications open for Utah’s Landscape Incentive Program
Utah's Landscape Incentive Program could help with costs associated with creating a drought-friendly landscape.1 month ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going
Some of the Great Salt Lake's water levels are already high before this year's above-normal collection even melts.1 month ago
Becky Bruce
Northern Utah snowpack, water in good shape ahead of spring runoff
The director of the Utah Division of Water Resources says the Utah snowpack "has been consistently above normal since the beginning of February."1 month ago
Carter Williams
Comparing Utah’s snowpack this winter with the rest of the West
Utah's mountains gained 12.9 inches of snow water equivalent, otherwise known as snowpack, between the season start on Dec. 1 to its end on Thursday1 month ago
Adam Small
Utah Legislature passes criticized, generational out-of-state water bill
The bill creates a new council with authority to negotiate with nearby states to get more water into Utah.2 months ago
Peter Johnston
Resolution asks municipalities to boost water conservation efforts
A new resolution aims to promote conservation efforts in cities and counties to reduce the impact on farmers.2 months ago
Amie Schaeffer
Brine shrimp cyst collection at Great Salt Lake up over 50%. Is the berm to thank?
About 29 million pounds of brine shrimp cysts were harvested at the lake this past season, a huge increase from the year before.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.COM
Utah passes agriculture water optimization measure, weighs another change
A Utah bill tied to agriculture water optimization was passed Wednesday another advanced through a committee.2 months ago
Adam Small
Utah lawmakers advance bill that seeks water sources outside state lines
The bill would create a Water District Water Development Council, which would be charged with looking for new Utah water sources.2 months ago
Saige Miller, KUER
Lakebed dust is a worry in Utah. For California’s Salton Sea, it’s a full-blown problem
Lakebed dust from the Salton Sea is so bad, residents of Coachella Valley say many of them have asthma or allergies.2 months ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL-TV
Dust from Great Salt Lake helps algal blooms thrive, study finds
A new study from the University of Utah shows dust from the lake bed of Great Salt Lake contributes to unhealthy algal blooms.2 months ago
Mark Jackson
A Utah bill denying ‘personhood’ to bodies of water passes committee
Some Utah lawmakers believe Great Salt Lake should not be considered a person, and passed a bill out of committee.3 months ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake leaders ask reservoir managers to release excess water
Great Salt Lake Commissioner is reaching out to reservoir managers to see if they have any water to spare for Great Salt Lake.3 months ago
