Water Conservation

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.

Your lawn may be showing stress due to the summer heat. USU Extension's Water and Turfgrass specialist Kelly Kopp explains that recovery is just around the corner with the cool temperatures of fall.

Provo sees the statewide program as a one-size-fits-all conservation solution that doesn’t fit its needs. One water expert disagrees.