Drought

Water monitoring devices have been installed across Utah to measure and monitor surface water. The U. S. Geological Survey maintains these tools to provide data to water managers and the public.

As the Great Salt Lake continues to drop to near record-breaking levels, forced conservation measures are underway to address the drop's many impacts.

States that use Colorado River water need to agree on new rules for sharing it by 2026. If they don't, they will likely end up in messy court battles.

Drought means less water and less oxygen for Utah's fish, putting them under increased stress and requiring more care from anglers this summer.

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.