Drought

Researchers found massive depletion of the region's groundwater, adding more stress to the drought-stricken Colorado River.

Utah state officials are anticipating an above average wildfire season this year.

In other news, a specialized treatment for blood cancers is now available at St. George Regional Hospital. And, Utah farmers affected by drought can get $100,000 in relief loans.

Drought conditions in the Rocky Mountains could further lower water levels at Lake Powell.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is spending $60 million to help tribal farmers in the Mountain West use less water amid drought – and still grow their crops.

The state must build resiliency into its land and water use planning to deal with water scarcity and promote responsible and sustainable growth.

Great Salt Lake is famous for winter storms where the Lake Effect brings more mountain snow. But it turns out the opposite is also true — less water in the lake leads to less precipitation.

Dendrochronologists found that high temperatures in the 21st century make the current drought unprecedented compared to other dry periods around the Colorado River across the past 500 years.

Today we’ll check in with reporter Alex Hager. Alex Hager has recently reported stories with the following headlines: Winter snow could help recharge the Colorado River. But what if it doesn't? We talk about it on this episode.

The Fifth National Climate Assessment highlights drought as a major hazard in the Southwest and says its impacts are most likely to harm tribal communities.