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Author Archives: Wasatch Water Review
Temperate fall weather no good for snowpack
Deseret News – October ended with temperatures about 5.5 degrees above what is average over a 30-year record. “Every day we see blue skies and sunshine is another day of missed precipitation and the ability to put a lot of snow in the mountains,” said Brian McInerney.
Utah scientists study mystery inside Greenland ice sheet
Deseret News – After nearly a month on Greenland’s enormous ice sheet, several Utah scientists say there’s increasing evidence of a rapidly warming climate.
Map: Dynamic Great Salt Lake
Utah AGRC – This storymap collection of vintage aerial photography illustrates the changing nature of the Great Salt Lake and surrounding area.
Draft Utah water strategy open for comment
Envision Utah is seeking public comments on the recently released “preliminary draft” of the Governor’s State Water Strategy.
A highway for trout from the Strawberry to Weber rivers
Deseret News – The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Trout Unlimited are working together to improve river corridors for cutthroat trout. A new ladder, or fish passage, will connect Strawberry River to the downstream Weber River.
Commission, critics dive headfirst into water project talks
Deseret News – Management of Utah’s water resources and questions over financing the Lake Powell pipeline dominated a recent discussion of the State Water Development Commission, with a new analysis that asserts the repayment plan is a bad deal for Utahns.
Dry August raises concerns about another dry winter
Deseret News – Water managers are worried that another dry winter will compromise water supplies that are already dwindling.
Water makes top 10 priority list in Utah
Deseret News – California’s scorching drought and the massive Gold King Mine spill impacting three states drew national attention to water issues in the West and likely elevated the topic as a top concern in research and outreach done by the Utah Foundation.
Scientists launch nutrient study, plan to map Great Salt Lake, Utah Lake
Deseret News – A joint state team of experts from the U.S. Geological Survey began an extensive study probing nutrients at the Jordan River surplus canal. They also plan to map nutrients at the Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake to understand their distribution.
Toxic algal bloom impacting people, animals, and farms
Deseret News – A toxic algal bloom at Utah Lake that spread to the Jordan River system is suspected of sickening more than 300 people and possibly killing 100 ducks and a goat. Major concerns persist for Salt Lake County farmers and their crops.
Utah Lake Photo Contest winners
Northern Utah water solutions are achievable, but not simple
Standard-Examiner – Water-related problems can’t be solved myopically, says Tage Flint, general manager of Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, in this special to the Standard-Examiner. “It will not be easy, it will not be cheap, and it should be brimming with input and discussion,” he says.
Elk Ridge’s main water supply down, outdoor watering banned
Deseret News – Equipment failure in Elk Ridge’s primary well that supplies water to residents and businesses has led to an outdoor watering prohibition for as long as five weeks.
Wet May delays irrigation use, keeps reservoirs in good shape
Deseret News – A wet, cool May helped delay the use of irrigation water for fields and lawns, keeping reservoir levels steady across much of Utah. The rainstorms put Utah on track to log an average year for precipitation.
