Water Issues

Salt Lake Tribune reporters discuss the LDS church tracking system, the sociology of water use, and potential slowing of data centers in one Utah county.

The Jordan River is almost at the bottom of the Great Salt Lake Basin. An expert says that means that a lot of upstream pollution ends up concentrated in the river.

Utah is targeting invasive phragmites to help restore Great Salt Lake. Experts say removal could save water, but recovery will take years and sustained effort.

Farm margins in Utah have been tight in recent years, but this year it's even worse. One solution to the dual problems of water scarcity and high input costs might be water leasing.

The circular islands scattered throughout much of Great Salt Lake are reed-covered mounds nourished by pulses of freshwater that seep up from under the lake.

Our guest is Great Salt Lake Commissioner and Great Salt Lake Strike Team Co-Chair Brian Steed. We talk about the current state of the lake and look at next steps in trying to restore it to health.

Bizarre winter weather conditions could disrupt water supply and seasonal cues for plant growth.

Around half of Utah's counties have met their 2030 conservation goals. Taking a closer look at who is succeeding and struggling offers a glimpse of why it's hard to save water in Utah.

Utah and other states in the upper Colorado River basin might have to sacrifice their water supplies to remain in compliance with the 100-year-old Colorado River Compact.

Let’s celebrate our Logan Island Twin Rivers Reverence Vibe with poetry and conservation actions filled with the delights of birds and bird song, which are actual metrics of the health of a city.