Utah Drought
Allessandra Harris
Fines could be on the way for those watering during restricted periods
Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that would fine homeowners who water outside of a designated time of May 1 to Oct. 1.1 year ago
Emma Keddington, Great Salt Lake Collaborative Intern
Ski resorts raise awareness as Great Salt Lake crisis threatens ‘greatest snow on earth’
A shrinking lake could mean less “lake effect” snow, or what Ski Utah refers to as “mind-numbing powder snow face shots.”1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Hefty snowstorm helping thirsty Great Salt Lake escape mega-drought, but keep it coming
An atmospheric scientist discusses how the abundant water season is helping the Great Salt Lake and how the abundant water season is helping and what more needs to be done by residents and industry.1 year ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bill to create Great Salt Lake Commissioner moves forward, non-profit calls it ‘shadowy’
The commissioner would oversee the newly-created Great Salt Lake Trust and the money that goes towards the trust.1 year ago
Alexis Perno, GREAT SALT LAKE COLLABORATIVE
‘A crisis of faith’: spiritual leaders convene at Capitol to call for Great Salt Lake action
While the event took place Thursday morning, the beginnings were rooted in conversations held in December at the People’s Great Salt Lake Summit.1 year ago
Emma Keddington, Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Bill designating brine shrimp as Utah’s crustacean passes first test
Students at Emerson Elementary are pushing legislators to honor the brine shrimp as Utah’s official crustacean. The students took up the petition after learning about Great Salt Lake in their class.1 year ago
Emma Keddington, Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Per Capita water consumption bill passed in House
A bill redefining how water use and consumption is reported in Utah passed the House Monday, despite opposition from Great Salt Lake environmental groups.1 year ago
Tim Vandenack, Standard-Examiner
Weber Basin official: Snowfall should fill reservoirs, boost Great Salt Lake
His optimism notwithstanding, Paxman emphasizes that the snowfall so far this winter hardly resolves Utah’s water woes.1 year ago
Aimee Cobabe
New bill could prevent HOAs from fining over yellow grass
A bill that would make it illegal for HOAs to fine someone for yellow spots in their grass passed its first hurdle Friday.1 year ago
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune
Tribes still not consulted as state tries to save Great Salt Lake
The agreement creates an advisory council representing the lake’s stakeholders — but no local tribal leaders were included, even though some have ties to the Great Salt Lake that go back millennia.1 year ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Utah snowpack at a 10-year-high
The current snowpack in Utah is doing great and is at 167% of the median for the state.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Cox orders division to raise Great Salt Lake causeway berm another 5 feet
The order specifically calls on the division to raise the Great Salt Lake berm from 4,187 feet to 4,192 feet.1 year ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bill to set target water level for the Great Salt Lake dries up
The bill proposed by Sen. Nate Blouin, would set a target elevation goal at 4.198 feet. However, the bill died in committee.1 year ago
Carter Williams. KSL.com
$40M Great Salt Lake trust beginning work with newly formed council
The council will assist the trust as it looks for solutions to improve lake water levels.1 year ago
Ben Winslow, Fox 13
Water, Great Salt Lake bills to be unveiled in the Utah State Legislature
Lawmakers are expected to spend upwards of $500 million on water conservation and Great Salt Lake measures this year.1 year ago
Carter Williams. KSL.com
Utah, Salt Lake leaders unveil new plans to improve the struggling Great Salt Lake
State and local leaders are prposing two pieces of legislation to help save the Great Salt Lake amid dropping water level.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Speaker Wilson says Utah legislature is working hard on water issue
SALT LAKE CITY — Prior to the start of the 2023 Utah Legislative Session, it seemed like water would be a popular topic throughout the 45-day session. And a week into the session, that appears to be the case. House speaker Brad Wilson (R-Kaysville) joined Inside Sources hosted by Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan to […]1 year ago
Mark Jones
BYU study: Great Salt Lake could dry up in 5 years if changes aren’t made
A study co-authored by a BYU professor says the Great Salt Lake could be gone in five years unless changes are made.1 year ago
Becky Bruce
Winter has helped state’s drought Utah expert says, still, long road ahead
The Utah Division of Water Resources says it will take more winters like the one Utah has experienced this year for the state's drought to be over.1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Salt Lake Chamber president talks about fixing shortages in housing, labor and water in Utah
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, joins the show to discuss three big problems facing Utah today: the housing, labor and water shortages.1 year ago
Becky Bruce and Simone Seikaly
Thanks to exceptional winter, Utah inches out of “exceptional” drought
Utah is having its best winter in nearly 20 years. The Division said the state hasn't had 183% of normal snowpack since 2005.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
Utah State Fire Marshal shares firework safety tips for Chinese New Year
The Utah State Fire Marshal is reminding those celebrating Chinese New Year to do so safely, especially when handling fireworks.1 year ago
Mark Jackson
Governor Cox delivers State of the State Address, speaks to Utah’s youth
Gov. Spencer Cox delivered the State of the State address on Thursday, Jan 19, 2023. In the speech, he aimed to reach Utah's youth.1 year ago
