Carter Williams, KSL
‘It’s run its course’: Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low
Citing diminishing use due to low water levels, Utah lawmakers voted unanimously this week to begin permanently discontinuing the Lake Powell ferry.8 hours ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Utah State Ag-DRIP program helps farmers conserve water in Colorado River Basin
Utah State University researchers are developing ways to update irrigations systems on Utah farms, with the goal of optimizing agricultural water use in the Colorado River Basin.2 days ago
Adam Small, KSL
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
At 4,190.4 feet above sea level, Utah's Great Salt Lake is quickly approaching its second-lowest level ever recorded. But on the brighter side, water officials say we'd have already h it a record low if not for the work done by Utahns to conserve.7 days ago
Heather May | Great Salt Lake Collaborative
What do you want to know about the Great Salt Lake?
The members of the Great Salt Lake Collaborative are hoping you can tell us what types of stories you'd like us to cover in the future.16 days ago
Kennedy Camarena and Mary Culbertson, KSL
Gov. Cox cautions against ‘careless action’ as Utah’s wildfire preparedness level rises
As Millard County's Widemouth 2 Fire prompted evacuations on Sunday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signaled a warning to the region and to "every Utahn" about wildfire safety.16 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Visitors to Sugar House Park may notice a dramatic change this summer: The park's pond is drained because of extremely low water flows in the watershed that feeds it.19 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Feds’ new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final ‘destination,’ Utah official says
Utah and other Upper Colorado Basin states may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water under a new 10-year plan to handle how to allocate the river's water.20 days ago
Garna Mejia, KSL
Vernal residents shocked by soaring water bills as drought prompts steep rate increases
Some Vernal residents are struggling to afford dramatically higher water bills after the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District implemented steep rate increases.22 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Conservation groups push back against proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake
Conservation groups oppose a proposed wastewater treatment plant near Great Salt Lake, arguing it threatens wetlands and species, contradicting Utah's conservation goals.23 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide
Gov. Spencer Cox has named Hannah Freeze as the state's new Great Salt Lake commissioner, replacing Brian Steed, who stepped down earlier this year. Freeze was named deputy commissioner of the state office last year.28 days ago
Adam Small
Great Salt Lake hits lowest level in more than 3 years, but managers say conservation is paying off
At the time of publication, the south arm of Great Salt Lake sat at 4,190.9 feet above sea level. That's less than a foot above the lake's low point in 2021.29 days ago
Spencer Mahon
Combined acre-feet of Lake Powell, Lake Mead at record low. Here’s what that means for the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin is at a significant point in its history as Lake Powell and Lake Mead’s combined total water is now at a historic low, prompting concern from Colorado River experts.1 month ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
What’s in Great Salt Lake dust? Researchers explain after dust sweeps through Salt Lake Valley
A dust storm that swept through the Salt Lake Valley on Wednesday carried potentially harmful particles from exposed areas of the Great Salt Lake lakebed into nearby communities.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Firearm target shooting temporarily banned at WMAs in 17 Utah counties over wildfire concerns
Utah wildlife managers have paused firearm target shooting at wildlife management areas in 17 counties across the state, citing high wildfire danger.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
State forester defends Utah’s wildfire mitigation efforts amid destructive fire season
Recent wildfire victims in Utah blame the U.S. Forest Service for a lack of forest management. But the Utah State Forester said severe drought conditions meant that no amount of extra mitigation would have prevented the Utah fires.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Utah increases fishing limits at these 7 bodies of water affected by drought, construction
Utah increased fishing limits across the state ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, as water levels continue to drop from drought or will be lost to construction.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
Second water rights application for Box Elder County data center withdrawn
A second water rights application related to the massive data center in Box Elder County has been withdrawn after about 700 formal protests were filed against the application.3 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah’s drought intensifies
Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation.3 months ago
Heather Peterson
Another data center project ruffles feathers just south of Utah’s border
Residents of Page, Arizona have been speaking against the possibility of a 1 GW data center that could be built about two miles away from Horseshoe Bend which is along the Colorado River and a little more than five miles away from Lake Powell.3 months ago
Adam Small, Kennedy Camarena and Mary Culbertson, KSL
A new water rights law will directly affect the Box Elder data center. Here’s how
A new law that went into effect last Wednesday in Utah could make it easier for the backers of a proposed AI data center in Box Elder County to secure the water rights they need.3 months ago
Heather Peterson
Data centers have to report water usage, under new Utah law
The owners of a planned data center in Box Elder County will be subject to a new Utah law about water reporting requirements that coincidentally just went into effect on Wednesday.4 months ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Dry winter raises wildfire concerns, Utah fire chiefs warn
Fire officials said below-average snowpack has led to more dry vegetation on the ground, increasing the risk for wildfire, even as parts of the state still appear green.4 months ago
CARTER WILLIAMS, KSL
‘We knew we had to act’: Great Salt Lake gets $30M boost from business community
The health of the Great Salt Lake factors into many environmental, recreational and economic sectors throughout Utah’s population core, and protecting it should be a priority, says Greg Miller.4 months ago
