Environment & Outdoors

A sprinkler waters a field in Utah...
LINDSAY AERTS, KSLTV

Utah DNR now tracks groundwater trends online, some concern over depleting levels

A new online tool is helping gather data on Utah’s groundwater levels, after depleting groundwater levels in southern and southwestern Utah.
2 years ago
water conservation...
Ben Winslow, FOX 13

One Utah city will offer prizes to get people to conserve more water

The city of Millcreek hopes to encourage its residents to conserve water with a new game that offers prizes.
2 years ago
Swimmers cool off in the pool at the Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center in Cottonwood Heights on ...
Britt Johnson

Getting a backyard pool? Make sure your builder has experience

Planning on having a pool built in your backyard? It might be a good idea to double check that your builder is experienced.
2 years ago
cattle graze on federal land in tooele county, parts of tooele county are in drought...
Verl Johansen

Drought returns to Utah in Tooele County

The U.S. Drought Monitor's most recent report found that about half of Tooele County is experiencing moderate drought.
2 years ago
East/west traffic on 4700 South at Bangerter Highway...
Adam Small

How Utah construction workers are battling triple digit heat

Construction crews are having to deal with intense heat in Utah state this summer by taking breaks and communicating with one another.
2 years ago
Shrinking Great Salt Lake...
Ben Winslow, FOX 13

Lake-effect drought? New study shows a shrinking Great Salt Lake may exacerbate Utah’s drought conditions

A new study shows the impact of the shrinking Great Salt Lake could be exacerbating drought conditions.
2 years ago
Colorado River Basin...
Adam Small

Utah, other Colorado River Basin states want to ensure conserved water gets to Lake Powell

Water managers from Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico recently adopted a resolution to begin work to create a program that tracks conserved water.
2 years ago
Great Salt Lake...
Adam Small

Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell reach multi-year highs, but one is already losing water

Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell have seen increased their water levels however, Great Salt Lake has started to recede.
2 years ago
A view of the state Capitol and the Salt Lake City skyline. Ozone pollution and smoke from the wild...
Kennedy Camarena

Parts of Utah under excessive heat warning

Utah has been given two different kinds of heat advisories for parts of the state by the National Weather Service on Sunday.
2 years ago
The KSL Greenhouse show talked about plants that grow well in Utah's heat this weakened....
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse show

KSL Greenhouse: Plants that bloom in Utah’s heat

Most people shop for their Utah garden flowers in the spring, which might not bloom well in summer. So, what flowers bloom in the summer?
2 years ago
lake powell shown, invasive fish causing issues...
Adam Small

Lake Powell missing 40,000 acre feet of water after accidental release, officials say

Lake Powell is the nation's second-largest reservoir, and it's currently missing up to 40,000-acre feet of water due to a water release.
2 years ago
A view of the state Capitol and the Salt Lake City skyline. Ozone pollution and smoke from the wild...
Andrew Gordon

High temps bring warnings and ozone problems to Utah

Utah's high temperatures have brought on the hottest day of the year so far in the state, along with warnings and ozone issues.
2 years ago
FILE: Quail Creek Reservoir. The man who drowned after falling off a paddle board at the reservoir ...
Michael Camit

Washington County is one step closer to a major water reuse project

A water reuse project in Washington County is a step closer to reality. The 20-year project will get some funding from federal grants.
2 years ago
Deer Creek Reservoir is pictured at Deer Creek State Park in Wallsburg on May 10. Utah's reservoir ...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Utah’s reservoirs at highest levels in 13 years as last of snowpack melts

Utah's reservoir system has officially reached its highest point in 13 years as the state reaches the tail end of its spring snowmelt season.
2 years ago
Students at Weber State University work to xeriscape areas on campus. This is part of a goal to red...
Heather Peterson

Weber State University conserving water through xeriscaping

Weber State is making changes to conserve water, by implementing a "water action plan." They want to reduce water use by 30%.
2 years ago
sprinkler, water use...
Mitchell von Puttkammer

Water conservation in your Utah garden

Water conservation in a Utah garden can include installing smart sprinkler systems. And the state can help defray the cost!
2 years ago
FILE: The Colorado River is pictured near Moab in Grand County on Friday, April, 26, 2024....
Adam Small

New study suggests climate change could help Colorado River

University of Colorado at Boulder researchers predict that climate change will increase precipitation in Upper Basin states like Utah.
2 years ago
great salt lake shown, lithium in the lake is attracting companies...
Adam Small

Great Salt Lake level reaches seven-year high

Great Salt Lake now sits at 4,195.1 feet above sea level, more than 6.5 feet higher than its all-time historic low in late 2022.
2 years ago
Deer Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County pictured....
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Average Utah reservoir level 30% higher than last year

The average reservoir in Utah is at 88% capacity or 30% higher than last year.
2 years ago
Weather outlook...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Utah’s latest spring storm slows snowmelt, adds to snowpack

Some areas of Salt Lake County saw two inches of snow from this late spring storm in Utah.
2 years ago
FILE: Hay bales used for dust mitigation in a Salton Sea Management Program project are pictured on...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

As Great Salt Lake nears key level, Utah finds inspiration elsewhere to help lake’s recovery

The Great Salt Lake's southern arm reached 4,195 feet elevation at times over the stormy weekend as it nears reaching that figure daily for the first time in five years.
2 years ago
FILE: Joana Abeel holds her daughter, Penelope Abeel, at the Draper City Splash Pad during a heat w...
Alexandrea Bonillla and Simone Seikaly

Above-normal temperatures expected for Utah summer

Summer weather predictions point to a La Niña weather pattern which will bring warm temperatures and dry conditions to Utah.
2 years ago
The best way to stay safe around rivers and streams at this point in time is to stay far away from ...
Adam Small

Spring runoff causes fast-moving rivers, officials urge caution

Spring runoff is once again in full effect and Utah's rivers, streams and creeks are moving high and fast.
2 years ago
great salt lake, which is facing water level issues after a very hot summer...
Adam Small

Salt Lake having very dry April, but Utah’s water supply is still in top-notch shape

Utah's water supply is growing but Salt Lake City received a dry start to April. Utah might have something to worry about if May is dry.
2 years ago