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Utah's snowpack has melted in a 'reasonable manner' so far; outlook looks promising, NWS says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 10:03 a.m.
An expert explains how Utah's above-average snowpack has melted "in a reasonable manner" so far and what is expected next.
Shorelands Preserve highlights recreation at Great Salt Lake
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 20 - 12:08 p.m.
The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve on the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake, spanning 4,500 sprawling acres of bogs and birds and frogs and a mostly untouched piece of nature that is an increasingly rare occurrence along the rapidly growing Wasatch Front.
Utah's reservoir system is close to last year's peak as snowmelt picks up
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 8:03 a.m.
Utah's reservoir system is back up to almost 85% — about one percentage point off of last year's peak — with plenty of snowpack left to melt.
Large amounts of water sent to Great Salt Lake ahead of spring runoff
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 1:32 p.m.
While Utah did not have a record water year this year, water managers say there is so much water that some is being sent into the Great Salt Lake.
Feds update Lake Powell projections; Upper Basin to receive nearly $30M in new funds
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Powell is expected to rise about another 30 feet in the coming months, according to a new report.
How Utah's snowpack basins fared this year — and what happens next
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 7:05 p.m.
Almost every Utah snowpack basin ended up with an above-normal collection this year, and most of it has yet to melt, which may cause some safety concerns in the coming months.
'It looks a lot better than it did,' officials say of Panguitch Lake dam situation
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 7:33 p.m.
Utah engineers say there are indications that the damage found at the Panguitch Lake dam on Monday may not be as severe as initially feared.
How a productive March changed Great Salt Lake's spring outlook
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 8:02 a.m.
The Great Salt Lake's southern arm is already higher now than it has been in four years, but a new report states it could reach a level it hasn't touched since 2017.
Utah's above-average snowpack is about to melt. Does that mean flooding?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 6:17 a.m.
Flooding is a concern again as this year's above-normal snowpack begins to melt, but experts say the situation isn't as dire as it was this time last year. It all depends on the weather.
Going green with artificial grass? Not so fast
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 3 - 7:37 a.m.
The state of Utah, water districts and cities have been hounding people for years to conserve water and move to water-wise landscaping. Troy Vialpando was told by Salt Lake City code enforcement to rip his out or face a tremendous fine.
Salt Lake City ramps up controlled releases from Parleys canyons ahead of snowmelt
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 7:36 p.m.
The water is flowing much faster through Salt Lake City's Tanner and Sugar House parks, and that trend will continue over the next few weeks.
Chief Toquer Reservoir gains $7M in new funding
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted March 28 - 12:28 p.m.
Sitting near a deep trench that will serve as the foundation of a new dam for an incoming reservoir, federal, state and local officials gathered to hear a special announcement from the commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
South Jordan combats water scarcity with new recycling water technology
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 6:24 p.m.
As the Utah population grows, so does our need for clean water. One city is aiming to be more water-wise.
Second gentleman, White House official tout federal funding to remove lead pipes in SLC
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 7:02 p.m.
U.S. second gentleman Doug Emhoff announced federal funds to upgrade the City Creek water treatment plant and remove lead pipes in Salt Lake City.
Cox optimistic Utah will end up with 'fair' Colorado River allocation as negotiations continue
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 2:01 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he's "optimistic" Utah and the six other Colorado River Basins states will be able to reach an agreement on how to share the river's vital water supply.
Utah will soon study Utah Lake, but officials don't know if it will yield 'big water savings'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 4:39 p.m.
Initial work is already underway for a new study of Utah Lake to see if there's a way it can provide more water to the Great Salt Lake, but experts aren't sure what results it will yield.
Great Salt Lake's levels are now as high as last year's peak. How much more will it gain?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 12:01 p.m.
How much the Great Salt Lake gains this year is to be determined, but a new ballpark estimate offers hope that it could reach an "important" marker this year.
Here's how much Lake Powell is expected to rise this year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 8:18 a.m.
Lake Powell is expected to receive a decent bump in the coming months, but experts say it still has a "long way to go" after years of drought.
Weber County inland port project details under review; foes redoubling efforts to slow plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 9:27 p.m.
The proposed western Weber County inland port industrial project area spreads over nearly 9,000 acres east of the Great Salt Lake, some of it across wetlands.
Many Utah cities take part in rainwater conservation program. Here's how to participate
Clayre Scott and Emma Keddington, KSL NewsRadio | Posted March 16 - 11:09 a.m.
Fifteen Utah cities and counties have announced that this year, they'll take part in a rainwater conservation program, called the Utah Rivers Council Rainharvest Program.
South Jordan residents 'anxious' as water levels from Jordan River on the rise
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted March 14 - 8:39 a.m.
Residents living along the Jordan River are on flood watch. The river and the groundwater are rising, creating cause for concern.
School security, water among 74 bills signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox
Logan Stefanich and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 13 - 7:03 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed 74 bills Tuesday, including several dealing with school security and water.
Utah's snowpack reaches annual median — and more snow is forecast this week
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 4:01 p.m.
Utah's snowpack reached the state's annual average last week and more snow is expected this week, with most of it coming on Tuesday.
How Utah's 'great' February changed the state's 2024 water outlook
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 3:05 p.m.
Last month wasn't Utah's wettest February ever, but it did drastically change the state's winter performance and its water outlook for this year.
