Collinston Water Rights

In Collinston, Utah, some families have been getting their water from wells and springs for as long as eight generations. Extreme drought conditions have made these wells less and less productive, threatening their independent way of life.

Now, they are engaged in twin battles - against the drought and against the Bear River Water Conservancy District's proposed well that they say will compete with existing water rights in the area. The district's mission is to provide water to those within its service area, including Collinston, but some community members say they need to find another solution.

Find UPR's reporting on water issues in Collinston here.

Utah News

Non-production well draws protests from Collinston residents

Clayre Scott

With reservoir levels across the state at historic lows, water districts and individuals are struggling to find enough water to meet demand. One community on the edge of Box Elder County is torn between public and private water sources.