Utah Drought
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6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
9 days ago
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.
9 days ago
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.
11 days ago
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.
13 days ago
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.
18 days ago
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.
19 days ago
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.
23 days ago