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Evan Alvarez

Reporter for The Daily Universe
Email: evanalf@byu.edu
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Metro

Utah Lake to release water to Salt Lake via Jordan River

By Evan Alvarez
March 17, 2025 09:03 PM
About 70,000 acre-feet of water from Utah Lake is being transferred to the Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and the Utah Division of Water Rights. The move is part of an effort to help mitigate potential flooding and fulfill legal obligations under longstanding water rights agreements.
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Fluoridation bill passes Utah Senate but concerns linger

By Evan Alvarez
February 24, 2025 02:03 PM
The bill to remove fluoride from drinking water passed the House and the Senate and will now be considered by Gov. Cox.
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Grow the Flow, other organizations lobby legislature in support of Great Salt Lake Strategic Plan

By Evan Alvarez
February 18, 2025 03:29 PM
To preserve the Great Salt Lake, Utah environmental groups, including Grow the Flow, are lobbying state leaders to pass bills that support the Great Salt Lake Strategic Plan.
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Devotionals and Forums

Elder Ricardo P. Giménez speaks to BYU about the 'why' behind spiritual actions

By Evan Alvarez
February 11, 2025 02:55 PM
Elder Ricardo P. Giménez of the Seventy spoke about the "why" behind spiritual actions, such as praying and reading the scriptures, at a BYU devotional on Feb. 11.
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Winter hiking experts share tips on staying safe in the snow

By Evan Alvarez
February 08, 2025 12:07 PM
A Utah search and rescue team member and other outdoor experts suggest hikers be prepared in order to stay safe while hiking in the winter.
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Data shows Utah snowpack slightly lower than average, but might improve

By Evan Alvarez
January 27, 2025 01:29 PM
Utah's snowpack levels are slightly lower than average as of Jan. 21, but there is still plenty of time for that to improve, according to data provided by the National Water and Climate Center.
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