Environment & Outdoors

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
an aerial photo shows the great salt lake, water level outlook is looking good for the lake...
Adam Small

The Great Salt Lake has a chance to be healthy again for the first time in over a decade

The water level in the Great Salt Lake is 1.5 feet from the tail-end of its healthy range of 4,196 to 4,200 feet.
2 years ago
Sprinkler goes off, wondering when to turn on sprinklers?...
Adam Small

Don’t turn on the sprinklers just yet, expert says

Wondering when to turn on sprinklers now that we've been having warmer weather? Follow these guidelines to keep your lawn alive while still conserving water.
2 years ago
Warm weather will all for some of the Utah snowpack to begin melting off this weekend....
Adam Small

Utah temperatures warming up, strong snowpack set to start melting

Temperatures in Utah are going to get much warmer over the next few days, allowing for the snowpack we've accumulated to start melting off.
2 years ago
A screenshot from the Utah Division of Natural Resources website shows information about Panguitch ...
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Michael Camit

Panguitch Lake dam has a growing crack, residents on notice to evacuate

Some people in Garfield County are on standby to evacuate this morning because of growing concerns about a crack in the Panguitch Lake Dam.
2 years ago
spring runoff...
Curt Gresseth

Eubank gazes into snow globe to predict spring runoff in Utah

KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank talks about the abundant snowpack and what to expect from the spring runoff in Utah.
2 years ago
Patricia Council's North Las Vegas yard after her grass was replaced with artificial turf, on Frida...
Heather Peterson

Is there a war brewing over artificial grass in Salt Lake City?

Some people in Salt Lake City are being asked to pull out their artificial grass, and they are not happy about it.
2 years ago
Deer Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County pictured....
Adam Small

Utah water managers less worried about spring flooding, but it’s still possible

Flooding in Utah is less of a concern this year because there is so much less water in the snowpack than in 2023.
2 years ago
Adam Small

More than half of the Colorado River’s water is being used for farming, study finds

The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people in seven states, including Utah, as well as Mexico.
2 years ago
FILE: 8D Ranch is pictured as owner Kris Getzie walks down a hill at the ranch in Oakley, Summit Co...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Oakley, Utah, adds new water source and lifts development freeze

Almost 1,600 people live in Oakley according to the latest U.S. Census data. Most of them are farmers and ranchers.
2 years ago
lake powell shown, invasive fish causing issues...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Here’s how much Lake Powell is expected to rise this year

Lake Powell is projected to receive about 5.4 million acre-feet of water based on conditions this winter.
2 years ago
xeriscaped yard Utah's Landscape Incentive Program...
Don Brinkerhoff

Applications open for Utah’s Landscape Incentive Program

Utah's Landscape Incentive Program could help with costs associated with creating a drought-friendly landscape.
2 years ago
great salt lake shoreline...
Carter Williams

Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going

Some of the Great Salt Lake's water levels are already high before this year's above-normal collection even melts.
2 years ago
Noah Pirkle snowshoes by the Mill B trailhead in Big Cottonwood Canyon, utah snowpack looking good...
Becky Bruce

Northern Utah snowpack, water in good shape ahead of spring runoff

The director of the Utah Division of Water Resources says the Utah snowpack "has been consistently above normal since the beginning of February."
2 years ago
Noah Pirkle snowshoes by the Mill B trailhead in Big Cottonwood Canyon, utah snowpack looking good...
Carter Williams

Comparing Utah’s snowpack this winter with the rest of the West

Utah's mountains gained 12.9 inches of snow water equivalent, otherwise known as snowpack, between the season start on Dec. 1 to its end on Thursday
2 years ago
Fields in Utah County, near Spanish Fork, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024....
Adam Small

Utah Legislature passes criticized, generational out-of-state water bill

The bill creates a new council with authority to negotiate with nearby states to get more water into Utah.
3 years ago
great salt lake shown, a bill to preserve the lake has passed...
Peter Johnston

Resolution asks municipalities to boost water conservation efforts

A new resolution aims to promote conservation efforts in cities and counties to reduce the impact on farmers.
3 years ago
Brine shrimp...
Amie Schaeffer

Brine shrimp cyst collection at Great Salt Lake up over 50%. Is the berm to thank?

About 29 million pounds of brine shrimp cysts were harvested at the lake this past season, a huge increase from the year before.
3 years ago