Utah Drought
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah water district to redirect 50M gallons of water to Great Salt Lake every day
The water that the district is sending to the lake is enough to fill 100 Olympic-sized swimming pools or 150 homes for a year.1 year ago
Ben Winslow, FOX 13
Utah lawmakers plan to revisit how you pay for water
Depending on how much water you use, you'll either have sticker shock or savings as lawmakers take a look at water usage.1 year ago
Lindsay Aerts
Despite historic snowpack, Utah’s still suffering the effects of drought
Last October, 100% of the state was experiencing drought. Now, only 35% of Utah is experiencing drought conditions. But we still need to conserve.1 year ago
Melanie Porter , Jenna Bree
Boats back in the Great Salt Lake Marina thanks to rising water levels
On Monday, the Great Salt Lake State Park reported that the first two sailboats are back in the marina. Boats were pulled last summer.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Inside Sources: How much water does Utah get to keep?
SALT LAKE CITY — The record-breaking snowfall in Utah this winter has given the state more water than it expected to have. And considering, the West is experiencing a drought that has gone on for more than two decades, figuring out how much water Utah gets to keep is an issue that has a lot […]1 year ago
Adam Small
Sandbags and water conservation are both needed in Utah right now
While people prepare sandbags for the spring runoff expected in Utah, officials ask residents to be "conservation aware."1 year ago
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune
Utah golf courses say they’re reducing water use. Some can prove it.
The records received show at least 40 of Utah’s golf courses cut use between 2021 and 2022, despite bone-dry weather conditions.1 year ago
Ben Winslow, Fox 13
Utah in ‘uncharted territory’ with record-breaking snow, Cox warns
As snowstorms continue to hit Utah, Governor Spencer Cox warned counties to prepare for the potential for flooding.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
Water released from reservoirs in preparation for spring runoff
With record-breaking snow comes spring runoff, and local water districts are preparing for potential flooding by releasing water from reservoirs.1 year ago
Mark Jackson
Ballpark residents hear from county officials on potential flooding
Residents in the Ballpark neighborhood had their concerns heard by ciy officials regarding possible flooding this spring.1 year ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Looking back at Utah’s record-breaking winter in pictures
Utah has been pounded with snow this season. While it is good for some things, it is hard in other aspects.1 year ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL-TV
Bear Lake expected to rise 8-10 feet this summer
It is estimated that Bear Lake's lake level will rise up to 10 feet this summer helping the lake recover from drought.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
Getting sandbags for flood preparation, what to know
Utahns need to be prepared for spring runoff. Rest easy knowing that it's not too late to get sandbags, as several city offices are still offering them.1 year ago
Heather Kelly
Great Salt Lake rising, but water conservation remains a must
A historic amount of rain and snow have been pummeling the state for months on end, bringing some good news about the Great Salt Lake.1 year ago
Good news for the Great Salt Lake, Utah’s snowpack now 201% of normal
The great snowpack has helped the Great Salt Lake to rise by 3 feet, and today, no part of the state is listed in exceptional drought.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah drought conditions see “significant” improvement
The winter and spring of 2022 and 2023 have Utah drought conditions looking better than they have since June 2020.1 year ago
Saige Miller, KUER
What vital signs will show us that the Great Salt Lake is improving?
Utah has recieved a lot of water this year. So, how will experts know when the health of the Great Salt Lake has started to improve?1 year ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake rises two feet, more winter weather coming
The Great Salt Lake only rose a foot through all of 2022. Rain and low temperatures may make for a good combination to bring the lake even more water.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
Utah Rivers Council selling discounted rain barrels as effort toward water conservation
SALT LAKE CITY — People can save thousands of gallons just by collecting water in rain barrels. A program by the Utah Rivers Council is selling rain barrels at a discount right now. It hopes that more Utahns will embrace the use of rain barrels. Collecting rainwater at home has more of an impact than […]1 year ago
Ben Winslow, FOX 13
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it plans more Great Salt Lake, water conservation measures
The Church is looking at properties and water shares it owns in the counties that surround the Great Salt Lake for future donations.1 year ago
Kate Davis and Lindsay Aerts
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates water shares to help Great Salt Lake
Gov. Spencer Cox expressed his gratitude to the church for the donation, saying that the decision makes the lake's future more secure.1 year ago
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune
Farmers are skeptical about participating in water leasing to save the Great Salt Lake
Like a lot of farmers, Harris doesn’t want to see the Great Salt Lake’s demise. But he’s skeptical he can help.1 year ago
Aimee Van Tatenhove, Utah Public Radio
Ambitious initiatives and shorebirds connect two saline lakes hemispheres apart
As saline lakes continue to shrink globally, environmental protections are critical for these threatened ecosystems.1 year ago
