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Water flows through the Price River in Utah. Projects to improve the river account for some of the over $100 million that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directed to drought resiliency projects in Utah and on tribal land in or near the state. Water flows through the Price River in Utah. Projects to improve the river account for some of the over $100 million that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directed to drought resiliency projects in Utah and on tribal land in or near the state. (The Nature Conservancy)

Feds directed $122.8M in drought spending across Utah. Will it be held up by freeze?

01-29-2025 by Carter Williams

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah wildlife officials say they're confident that federal funds the state received last week, which they believe are "cruc

Fox 13

Tiered water rates, sprinkler head bans considered in Utah legislature

01-29-2025 by Ben Winslow

SALT LAKE CITY — A bill introduced in the Utah State Legislature would move the state toward a more aggressive system of water billing. Ho

KSL.com

North Wash boat ramp below Cataract Canyon on Sept. 22, 2024. Utah's water agent said Monday that efforts to secure water deals outside of the state are underway, but he said it will be easier said than done. North Wash boat ramp below Cataract Canyon on Sept. 22, 2024. Utah's water agent said Monday that efforts to secure water deals outside of the state are underway, but he said it will be easier said than done. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)

Securing water from out of state will be a 'Herculean' effort, Utah's water agent says

01-28-2025 by Carter Williams

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers created a new water agent and development council last year, aiming to secure future water needs as the stat

Amplify Utah

(Kasia Nowakowska) Kasia Nowakowska, a runner for the University of Utah, leads runners from Iowa State on the homestretch at the 2024 Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. Nowakowska says she has noticed air-quality issues in the Salt Lake Valley more often than in her hometown in Poland.

Utah’s collegiate runners face a tough challenge: Bad air quality

01-27-2025 by Gabe Haymore

Track and cross-country athletes talk about moving their training indoors on smoggy days, to avoid “track hack.” Nearly every day during t

Fox 13

Hundreds rally for more action to save the Great Salt Lake

01-27-2025 by Ben Winslow

SALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of people braved frigid temperatures on Saturday to call on their elected lawmakers to do more to save the Great S

KUER

Farmer Gary Wilson stands in one of his alfalfa fields in Moab, Utah, Sept. 17, 2024. For years, he also farmed the land next to this field, but it has been developed into large homes in recent years.

What swapping crops for houses means for Utah’s water and agriculture future

01-22-2025 by David Condos

Farms are quickly becoming mementos of a different time in Moab. Over the four decades Gary Wilson has grown alfalfa in this touristy corn

KSL NewsRadio

Utah group to host Great Salt Lake vigils during 2025 legislative session

01-20-2025 by Mariah Maynes

SALT LAKE CITY — Throughout the 2025 Utah legislative session, the Making Waves Artist Collaborative will hold several Great Salt Lake vigil

Utah Public Radio (UPR)

Erin Lewis/UPR American Avocets fly above Great Salt Lake.

Long term solutions are key to conserving Great Salt Lake, experts say

01-19-2025 by Erin Lewis

The Great Salt Lake Strike Team released their 2024 report this week, featuring data on Great Salt Lake just in time for the 2025 Utah legis

Fox 13

Cox says he's made changes on his own farm to save water

01-19-2025 by Ben Winslow

SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Spencer Cox said he has made changes on his own farm to save water as Utah grapples with drought and saving the Gr

St. George News

Virgin River Program juggles diverse ecosystems with fast growing Washington County population

01-17-2025 by Stephanie DeGraw

The diverse ecosystems of the Virgin River that flow through the picturesque landscapes of southwest Utah are not without challenges. Yet, t

KUER

A man rows on the Great Salt Lake on April 15, 2023, in Magna, Utah. Workers, hobbyists and residents who rely on the Great Salt Lake are rejoicing this year after winter's snow melted and led to a 6-foot rise at the lake. (Rick Bowmer/AP)

Sorry, Utah, Great Salt Lake license plates are still months away. Here’s why

01-16-2025 by Macy Lipkin

If you are still waiting for your Great Salt Lake license plate, be patient. Despite hope that they would be ready by now, they won’t be out

Salt Lake Tribune

The Rocky Mountains have gotten near-average snow this year. So, why are forecasts for Lake Powell inflows so low?

01-16-2025 by Anastasia Hufham

The Rocky Mountains have gotten near-average snow this year. So, why are forecasts for Lake Powell inflows so low? Snowpack levels across

KSL.com

The Great Salt Lake and the north end of Stansbury Island are pictured in Tooele County on Jan. 2. The Great Salt Lake Strike Team released its annual lake report on Tuesday. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)

Here's how much water is needed to get the Great Salt Lake back to 'healthy' by 2050s

01-15-2025 by Carter Williams

SALT LAKE CITY — The Great Salt Lake's southern arm reached its highest point in five years last year, while its northern arm also made sign

Great Salt Lake Collaborative

Here are five ways to get involved with Great Salt Lake in 2025

01-15-2025 by Mariah Maynes

2025 is setting in, offering a fresh start and new opportunities to get involved. As you look to find ways to get involved in your community

KSL NewsRadio

What’s on tap for Great Salt Lake in the 2025 Utah General Legislative Session

01-15-2025 by Adam Small

SALT LAKE CITY — Great Salt Lake is once again expected to be a topic of discussion and action for Utah lawmakers in the 2025 Utah General L

Fox 13

New report says Great Salt Lake still at risk, needs long-term support

01-14-2025 by Ben Winslow

SALT LAKE CITY — A new report released said that while big steps have been taken to protect the Great Salt Lake, more will need to be done i

Utah Public Radio (UPR)

Cutting back alfalfa and hay crops is vital to helping Great Salt Lake, study finds

01-08-2025 by Sheri Quinn

A new study published Tuesday zooms in on just how much farmers in the Great Salt Lake basin need to cut back on livestock-feed crops, and s

KSL NewsRadio

New study says Utahns, especially farmers, need to cut water use by 35% to save Great Salt Lake

01-07-2025 by Adam Small

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite Utahns’ efforts to save and conserve water for Great Salt Lake over the last few years, researchers say it’s going

Fox 13

Study calls for alfalfa, hay cuts in Utah to help the Great Salt Lake

01-07-2025 by Ben Winslow

NEWTON, Utah — A new study suggests some deep cuts need to be made in alfalfa and hay production in Utah to help bring the Great Salt Lake b

KSL.com

Who visits the Great Salt Lake? People from all over the world

01-06-2025 by Carter Williams

MAGNA — The Great Salt Lake was one of Utah's first outdoor tourism destinations as its role as the "Crossroads of the West" grew in the lat

KSL.com

The Great Salt Lake as seen Thursday from the north end of Stansbury Island in Tooele County. Experts are hopeful a plentiful irrigation season is a sign of things to come this winter for the lake. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)

Great Salt Lake makes new gains to start new year. What does it need in 2025?

01-03-2025 by Carter Williams, KSL.com and Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio

SALT LAKE CITY — The waters of Great Salt Lake are rising to begin the new year, and experts hope that run will continue after recent storm

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