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.1 day 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.3 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.8 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 2021.9 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.13 days 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.20 days 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.27 days 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.28 days 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.28 days 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.3 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.3 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
Britt Johnson
North Ogden officials want residents to stop using culinary water to water their lawns
North Ogden officials are worried after receiving reports that people are using culinary water to water their lawns.4 months ago
Associated Press
Record low Colorado mountain snow won’t bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
Colorado hydrologists told The Associated Press of the dismal, record-low snowpack after concluding their field assessments late Tuesday.4 months ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Utah testing snow storage technique at Soldier Hollow ahead of 2034 Games
Utah Olympic and Paralympic organizers are testing a new way to preserve snow at Soldier Hollow, hoping the snow storage could provide a backup plan for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games if warmer conditions become a concern.4 months ago
Jacob Freeman
Utah’s snowpack hits record low average
Utah's snowpack, measured on Jan. 31, was the lowest ever recorded on that date, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.6 months ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Dry, dry, dry as Utah looks at breaking snowfall season record
While the winter season is far from over, the snowfall outlook remains grim as Utah remains dry, dry, dry.6 months ago
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News
New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats
Called “Colorado River Insights 2025: Dancing with Deadpool,” the report details a dire assessment of the basin’s worsening crisis and offers options for reform.8 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
New research shows drought conditions drive deer populations to croplands, urban environments
New USU research tracked movements of mule deer during drought and found that when water content in plants drops, deer will abandon their natural habitat for irrigated croplands.8 months ago
