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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Updated: Here’s how the University of Utah cut its annual water use on campus by 55M gallons
01-02-2025 by Caitlyn Homolya
The Utah Legislature in 2022 ordered state agencies to add water use protections. The university was doing it already. Editor's note: This
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