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Most Colorado River water in Utah is used for agriculture, but voluntary cuts could offer substantial conversation benefits.
Most Colorado River water in Utah is used for agriculture, but voluntary cuts could offer substantial conversation benefits.

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On Aug. 21, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a new short-term plan for water management in the Colorado River Basin. The Upper Basin, which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Utah, will re...
(U.S. Department of Energy / Flickr) A new oil well permitting process will consider the status of an operator's other wells before determining bond requirements.
(U.S. Department of Energy / Flickr) A new oil well permitting process will consider the status of an operator's other wells before determining bond requirements.

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Oil wells can stretch for thousands of feet below the Earth’s surface. And when they stop producing, they pose a serious environmental threat if not properly sealed. Oil and gas industry operators ref...
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Jordan River Trail is pictured on Thursday, July 10, 2025, as Salt Lake City prepares to reopen the path on Friday between Cottonwood Park and 700 North following improvements aiming to address persistent crime and boost recreation.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Jordan River Trail is pictured on Thursday, July 10, 2025, as Salt Lake City prepares to reopen the path on Friday between Cottonwood Park and 700 North following improvements aiming to address persistent crime and boost recreation.

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Harmful algae blooms are a familiar problem for folks living along the Jordan River. But this year’s warm weather and low snowpack are setting the stage for particularly hazardous water quality. “The...

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The Colorado River Compact is a 100-year-old document that apportions water rights throughout the entire Colorado River Basin. This is a massive area that includes land in seven states and a populatio...
(Hilary Shugart)
(Hilary Shugart)

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It just makes sense to build your town near a river. Agriculture, transportation, sanitation, and industry all depend on reliable access to water. In dry regions where water is scarce, river stewardsh...
(Courtesy Hilary Shughart) An upcoming city council vote in October 2025 in Logan might make it easier to build only 25 feet from riverbanks.
(Courtesy Hilary Shughart) An upcoming city council vote in October 2025 in Logan might make it easier to build only 25 feet from riverbanks.

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It just makes sense to build your town near a river. Agriculture, transportation, sanitation, and industry all depend on reliable access to water. In dry regions where water is scarce, river stewardsh...
 

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