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USU researchers working with beavers to preserve water
Shelby Lofton, KSL and Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted May 23 - 6:29 p.m.
By observing and studying beavers, Utah State Riverscapes professor Joe Wheaton is teaching students how to provide solutions to local farmers.
Water levels peak early at Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 22 - 9:48 p.m.
With the Memorial Day weekend beginning, water levels at Bear Lake are already past their peak for the season, thanks to a nearly nonexistent snowpack.
Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 2:35 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation.
Utah cities, water providers stress water conservation amid drought conditions
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 20 - 7:13 p.m.
Cities and water providers around northern Utah are stressing water conservation, with some restrictions already in place, stemming from drought-like conditions.
How Utah homeowners can navigate water conservation efforts and HOA regulations
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 16 - 10:02 a.m.
As Utah homeowners are urged to water less during ongoing drought conditions, it may cause friction with what the HOA requires.
Coalition urges Congress to allocate $2B for drought mitigation along Colorado River
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 6:38 a.m.
A coalition of over 70 groups with ties to the Colorado River is seeking at least $2 billion in drought mitigation funds amid "intensifying water supply challenges."
How will lower levels impact major recreation gems in Utah?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 14 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah's water-based state parks remained a big draw last year. Lower levels tied to this year's record-low snowpack could create challenges this summer.
Utah increases fishing limits at 2 reservoirs affected by subpar snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:34 p.m.
Utah wildlife officials are implementing emergency fishing measures at a pair of reservoirs in the state over low reservoir levels.
Lake Powell projected to have worst snowmelt on record; Utah rivers not far behind
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:47 p.m.
Federal hydrologists now project that Lake Powell could receive its worst natural snowmelt inflows since it was established in the 1960s.
These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 6 - 4:48 p.m.
A majority of the 541 laws approved by the Utah Legislature this year took effect Wednesday.
Rainmaker touts proof that cloud seeding delivers results
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 9:00 a.m.
A private cloud-seeding company says it has unambiguously validated the effectiveness of its technology that announced on Monday it has produced 143 million gallons of fresh water.
Midvale among Utah cities urging water conservation; increased fees added for heavy users
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 29 - 3:04 p.m.
Utah's ongoing drought is prompting increased water conservation efforts and added fees for some Midvale residents.
The 'no-pack' fallout: Utah leaders brace for impact from record-low snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 29 - 8:05 a.m.
Utahns are beginning to see the impacts of this year's record-low snowpack, including water shortages and increased fire risk, state natural resources leaders warn.
How this year's 'no-pack' is rewriting what we know about Utah's water supply system
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 27 - 9:00 p.m.
Experts believe this year's snowpack will create many challenges across Utah, but the full scope is still unknown.
Monroe receives $1M from USDA to drill well amid depleted water resources
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 27 - 4:30 p.m.
On Monday, Monroe received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to drill a new well and build other infrastructure to provide an additional water source for residents.
Utah's drought intensifies again as peak snowpack runoff has 'come and gone'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 24 - 3:11 p.m.
Utah natural resources officials say they met with local leaders and water providers this week to help them prepare after determining this year's peak spring runoff has officially passed.
New display explains Great Salt Lake's water situation, one marble at a time
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 22 - 9:05 a.m.
A new exhibit at the Salt Lake County Government Center in Salt Lake City explains the Great Salt Lake's water situation by using marbles.
North Ogden OKs new limits on outdoor water use and fines
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 21 - 5:03 p.m.
Amid increasingly dry conditions, North Ogden officials have approved limits on the use of drinking water on outdoor landscaping with violators facing $500 fines.
Feds to release Flaming Gorge water to support Lake Powell, as new hazards emerge
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 17 - 7:47 p.m.
The federal government is intending to release a substantial amount of water from Flaming Gorge to support Lake Powell.
State urges Utahns to avoid watering until May, report misuse
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 16 - 8:48 a.m.
State leaders and water watchers have already been calling on Utahns to conserve after a record-breaking low snowpack.
How this teaching moment aims to educate Utahns about water-wise native plants
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 15 - 10:02 p.m.
Students designed a new garden outside of a Salt Lake City charter school to offer an example for anyone starting their own native-plant garden.
Utah's snowpack situation is a piece of a larger Western problem
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 14 - 6:15 a.m.
States across the West dealt with below-average snowpack this season, which is leading to similar challenges facing Utah.
Utah collected a record-low snowpack this year. Here's how every basin fared
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 9 - 6:15 a.m.
Snowpack across nearly a dozen Utah basins peaked at levels below what was previously the region's record low, showcasing how every part of the state struggled to collect snow.
How Utah plans to spend $1B to save the Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 10:35 p.m.
President Donald Trump included Utah's request for $1 billion for lake restoration projects in his proposed federal budget, which would be used in a variety of ways.
