Water Conservation

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.

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.

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.

The Utah Rivers Council has teamed up with several cities to offer $57 rain barrels as a way to conserve water and support Great Salt Lake.

In other news, LED lights are being installed at intersections across the state to improve safety.

In other news, bills to criminalize fentanyl trafficking, create tiered water billing, and prevent public unions from collective bargaining have all moved forward in the Legislature.

In other news, former USU football coach Blake Anderson is suing the university, alleging he was wrongfully terminated and his reputation has been harmed.

We talked to a USU professor about how to best care for trees in the cooler months.

Great Salt Lake's outlook is improving, partially because of increased water conservation. We visited three different sites in northern Utah to learn their conservation strategies.