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These new Utah laws take effect Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted May 7 - 6:12 a.m.
Many new laws are taking effect this week, two months after the Utah legislative session ended.
Dust continues to impact Colorado River's water flow, Utah study finds
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 3:04 p.m.
The Colorado River is a vital water source for a large chunk of the West, but dust continues to impact its reliability, a recent Utah-led study finds.
Gov. Cox issues drought declaration for 17 counties, urges Utahns to be 'mindful' of water
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 5:09 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox issued a drought declaration for 17 of Utah's 29 counties, following a snowpack collection season that was beneficial for parts of Utah and less than ideal for others.
'That's bull carp': Utah Lake Authority launches comedic campaign to improve public opinion
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 10:03 a.m.
The Utah Lake Authority hopes to improve public opinion and correct misconceptions of Utah Lake through its new Utah Lake is My Lake awareness campaign.
Why should you wait to water your lawn, according to these Utah experts
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 7:14 p.m.
Utah water managers and other experts say most Utahns shouldn't need to water lawns until mid-May.
Riverton reactivates its Green Well to increase water supply amid growing population
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 19 - 8:54 a.m.
Riverton celebrated the completion of its Green Well project Friday — a nanofiltration well designed to serve as a sustainable water source for the southwest part of the valley.
Gov. Cox considers drought order for parts of Utah; Lake Powell faces below-normal runoff
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 6:17 a.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox says his office is working on a drought-related emergency declaration for parts of the state amid poor spring runoff outlooks.
Advisories issued as wintry weather, cooler temperatures return to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 2:46 p.m.
At least one more dose of winter is headed to Utah's mountains while the state's snowpack melts.
Salt Lake City's newest art walk unearths a hidden downtown gem
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 9:59 a.m.
A new downtown art installation traces the path of an invisible water source, bringing attention to it and the importance of water.
Provo, Salt Lake City consider switching to tiered water rate systems amid new law
Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 6:18 a.m.
Salt Lake City and Provo are among cities looking into adjusting how their residents pay for water, utilizing a new state law.
Utah's reservoirs in great shape; no threat of flooding
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 10 - 7:11 p.m.
Much of Utah got through this last water year with near-normal conditions for snowfall and precipitation, and water experts say an early, mid-elevation melt will bring a runoff with little threat of flooding.
Utah's snowpack was close to normal this year. Here's why it still gets a 'C'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 3:04 p.m.
After delivering back-to-back "A's," Utah's top snowpack expert says he's giving this year's collection a "C" — but there's a lot to consider in that grade.
3 out of 4 Utahns are concerned about state's water situation, survey finds
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 3:03 p.m.
About 3 out of 4 respondents of a new survey said they were at least a little concerned about Utah's overall water situation.
The hazardous job of handling fluoride in drinking water
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 5 - 12:29 p.m.
Utah public water systems that fluoridate their water are now facing a tricky path forward of slowly removing the chemical and ways to safely dispose of what remains at existing injection wells.
Record warmth to end with arriving storm, but has Utah's snowpack already peaked?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 8:39 a.m.
A run of warm weather this week will give way to cooler temperatures beginning on Friday before valley rain and mountain snow over the weekend.
Feds unfreeze $50M grant for Great Salt Lake projects ahead of uncertain runoff
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah expects some additional Great Salt Lake gains after a "remarkably average" snowpack collection season. The lake is also receiving federal aid after some uncertainty.
Cox celebrates Utah's recent snowpack bump, cautions some cities will still have to 'sacrifice'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 8:04 a.m.
Even with a much-needed snowpack bump, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he believes water districts will have to work closely with municipalities on water consumption this year.
Church of Jesus Christ plans to add more water-saving controllers at churches across West
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 6:17 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it plans to add more smart controllers this year at meetinghouses to address water consumption across the "drought-prone" West.
Salt Lake City prepares for water conservation tactics despite 'great' snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 3:02 p.m.
Despite the snowpack collection this season, Salt Lake City water managers say concerning trends are still on the horizon.
Alta crosses 400-inch snowfall plateau. How it compares to the rest of the West
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 7 - 5:28 p.m.
Alta reported Friday it has received over 400 inches of snowfall this season, making it one of the few in North America to do so this year.
Meteorological winter is over. These were Utah's snowpack winners and losers
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 3 - 4:49 p.m.
Utah's meteorological winter was a mixed bag, as some basins ended the season with snowpack totals near or above normal while others ended the season with record lows.
Great Salt Lake to benefit again as controlled releases resume at Utah Lake
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 26 - 5:02 p.m.
Utah Lake is poised to deliver another boost to its northern neighbor, the Great Salt Lake, this year.
Utah's meteorological winter has been a mixed bag. What is forecast for spring?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 22 - 10:06 a.m.
Long-range models suggest meteorological spring could produce some of the same trends as meteorological winter.
'A day for celebration': Utah, Navajo Nation finalize landmark water rights deal
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 9:04 p.m.
Utah and the Navajo Nation have finalized a landmark water rights agreement that will deliver key water needs to the Navajo Nation.
