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Wasting water may get pricier in Utah: Week 3 of the Utah Legislature
02-07-2025 by Heather May
Editor's note: This story is an excerpt from the Great Salt Lake Collaborative's weekly newsletter, Lake Effect from Feb. 7, 2025. To keep u
Utah leaders want to keep expanding cloud seeding program
02-06-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Some of Utah's most powerful people gathered outside the Capitol building before sunrise on Thursday, sipping cocoa and obs
Utah’s big water efficiency push may help farms more than the Colorado River
02-06-2025 by David Condos
Water is precious to Dwight Brinkerhoff. Over the decades he’s farmed in Wayne County, the goal has been to stretch water supplies. “It is
An inside look at Washington County's $1B reuse plan to keep water flowing in the future
02-05-2025 by Mori Kessler
Water reuse – water recycling – is touted as one of the ways Washington County will be able to meet its water supply needs over the next 20
Ex-Ogden City Council member lands role advocating for Great Salt Lake
02-04-2025 by Cathy McKitrick
Millions of migratory birds representing 338 species from every country in the Americas make their way to the Great Salt Lake each year to r
Utah group joins global network to protect Great Salt Lake
01-31-2025 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — The Great Salt Lake experienced a welcome rebound in recent years and could stand to benefit again with another normal snow
Farmers fear water grab: Week 2 recap of the Utah Legislature
01-31-2025 by Heather May
Editor's note: This story is an excerpt from the Great Salt Lake Collaborative's weekly newsletter, Lake Effect from Jan. 31, 2025. To keep
Does Utah's governor saves water on his farm?
01-30-2025 by Heather May
Editor's note: This story is an excerpt from the Great Salt Lake Collaborative's weekly newsletter, Lake Effect from Jan. 24, 2025. To keep
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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