Water Conservation

Millions of Coloradans remain under strict water restrictions because of historic drought. Failing to conserve could mean empty reservoirs and even harsher restrictions.

UPR joined a group of reporters touring the sites for the Stratos data center with Mineral Resource International.

Lake Powell and Lake Mead store water from the Colorado River that's used by millions. The combined amount of water in both reservoirs is currently the lowest it has been in nearly 70 years.

Environmental advocates argue that new water-sharing rules can and should keep the river flowing for plants, animals, people, and infrastructure.

Critics of a major upcoming canal project in Cache Valley join us today to discuss water conservation, Great Salt Lake, and more on Access Utah.

The sale to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources used money from a "rainy day" fund intended for public education. In other news, Apple Valley's aquifer was drained by an agricultural well.

Ed Andrechak and Karen Goodfellow came to the West with other plans, but quickly became advocates and activists for responsible water use.

In other news, women leaders opposed Utah County's new deputy elections clerk for sexist comments. And, two nominees for Utah's expanded Supreme Court are one step closer to confirmation.

An annual water policy conference brought two negotiators together to address questions about the strained negotiations. The seven states remain at an impasse despite federal pressures.

Federal data typically focuses on the total amount of water stored, but some water has to stay in reservoirs to keep dams working. That means even less is available for cities and farms.