Utah’s Water
Dan Rascon and Larry D. Curtis
Great Salt Lake: Utah farmers adapting to survive drought, changing water laws
According to the USDA, more than 500 Utah farms went out of business between 2017 and 2022 while Utah goes through decades of drought. New Utah laws change a long-standing policy of 'use it or lose it.'5 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Church implements ‘important’ landscape pilot program to cut water use
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has redesigned the landscape outside six of its Utah meetinghouses and is working to complete a seventh as it seeks to move forward with new conservation goals first outlined last year at the height of the state's severe drought.11 days ago
Erin Cox
Water project to bring running water to southern Utah community for the first time
A community in southern Utah has been living for years without running water. Last year, they integrated electricity into their homes, and now they face the challenge of designing a water line around some archaeological sites.20 days ago
Mike Anderson
Lawmaker promotes water conservation, sustainable farming
A state legislator says he's investing a lot of money into making his farmland more sustainable, and he wants other farmers to know the state can help them do the same.23 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Great Salt Lake trust issues $8.5M to 8 projects seeking to protect lake’s wetlands
The Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust announced Tuesday that it is sending a little more than $8.5 million in grant funds over the next two years to help fund projects that seek to preserve wetlands by the Great Salt Lake.25 days ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Most of City Creek Canyon will close beginning Nov. 1
People who like to hike or bike up City Creek Canyon will need to prepare for a huge closure that will last for three years, starting next week.1 month ago
Mike Anderson
Provo company builds ‘farm of the future’ concept to save water
A startup in Utah County is building farms vertically, and the father-son team said it can save 90% of the water that is otherwise lost.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Why weather service says Utah may be in line for another wet winter
Utah could be looking at another moist winter even with a shift in oceanic patterns in play, according to a newly released long-range outlook, which would be good news for the state's water situation and ski resorts if it comes to fruition.1 month ago
Alex Cabrero
Utah’s high elevations, and some people, welcome October snow
Yes, snow. At the top of Mirror Lake Highway at Bald Mountain, it is already looking like winter.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
‘It’s basically on us’: Experts, lawmakers weigh what’s next to help ailing Great Salt Lake
Utah water experts agree that Utahns must continue to make changes to how they consume water for communities to avoid consequences tied to the drying Great Salt Lake, which reached an all-time low last year.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
What Utah’s drought, reservoirs look like now after ‘unexpectedly great’ water year
SALT LAKE CITY — Jesse Stewart said he finds himself already thinking about how to possibly manage controlled reservoir releases sometime in the near future, as Utah’s 2024 water begins. It’s an issue that Stewart, Salt Lake City Public Utilities deputy director, couldn’t have imagined dwelling on about this time last year when the state’s […]2 months ago
Mike Anderson
Pilot program used to clear algal blooms in Mantua
Scientists are working to clear algal blooms from Mantua Reservoir. They're studying a new approach that they say is safe for fish and wildlife and could end up costing taxpayers nothing.2 months ago
Adam Small, KSLNewsRadio
Leonardo DiCaprio speaks up for Great Salt Lake
Just as he’s done for years, Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio is promoting awareness of a major environmental issue. This time around, his focus is on Great Salt Lake.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
How impactful have this year’s monsoons been for Utah’s water supply?
Utah's monsoon season is slowly winding down, but not before leaving an impact on Utah's reservoirs in various ways.3 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com and Ladd Egan, KSL TV
As Utah’s meteorological summer closes on a wet note, what’s in store for fall?
What started as a particularly dry summer in Utah, after a record-breaking snow collection season, has quickly changed over the past few weeks, and that trend could continue into fall, according to a long-range forecast published last week.3 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Here’s how Washington County plans to meet a growing demand for water
ST. GEORGE — An influx of people to a region can be closely tied to increased water demand, regardless of whether there’s supply in place to meet that demand. This is undoubtedly true for Washington County, one of the fastest-growing areas in Utah and the nation. A 2022 report from the U.S. Census Bureau said […]4 months ago
ADAM SMALL
A healthy Great Salt Lake could be bad news for mosquitoes, expert says
More water is normally good news for mosquitoes, but if it’s in the Great Salt Lake, it’s the exact opposite. That’s according to Gary Hatch, the Manager of the Davis Mosquito Abatement District.4 months ago
Ladd Egan
Hot weather fueling harmful algae growth across Utah
As the summer heat continues in Utah, harmful algae is becoming more of a problem with several county health departments issuing watches and warnings.4 months ago
Shelby Lofton
Pelicans are disappearing from the Great Salt Lake
Pelicans are large, smelly, and sometimes mean birds. They like to be left alone and undisturbed.4 months ago
Eliza Pace, Shelby Lofton, and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Outdoor watering restricted in Francis, Utah, due to overuse, pump failure
Francis City, Utah, is asking its residents to stop all outdoor watering while its water levels recover following a pump failure.5 months ago
Ladd Egan
Harmful algal blooms detected at Utah Lake’s Lincoln Beach and Provo Bay
The Utah County Health Department issued warnings for two areas in the southern end of Utah Lake for harmful algal blooms.5 months ago
Mike Anderson
Environmental problems could change the blue at Bear Lake
There might be a change in the usual bright turquoise we're used to seeing at Bear Lake. While it’s a temporary change, it may be a sign of a bigger problem.5 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
How much did Utah’s record snowpack help the Great Salt Lake?
The lake appears to have maxed out at about 4,194 feet elevation after this year's record snowpack.5 months ago
