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Metro

Multi-organization effort to bring increased water levels to Great Salt Lake

Emily LeFevre
By Emily LeFevre
September 30, 2024 06:49 AM
The Utah Department of National Resources announced on Sept. 18 a multi-organization effort designed to raise the Great Salt Lake’s water levels.
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Local

Record-breaking snowpack affects spring recreation

By Emma Butler
May 26, 2023 12:00 AM
The high snowpack this winter has caused avalanches, flooding and trail closures, forcing some people to adjust their spring and summer plans.
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State

Gov. Cox's executive order to help the Great Salt Lake a 'short-term fix' for salinity levels

By Joshua Rust
February 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Cox issued executive order 2023-02 this month that will raise the berm of the Union Pacific Railroad causeway in the Great Salt Lake.
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State

Drought makes Utah farmers wary of the future

By Tennie Davis
November 15, 2021 12:00 AM
Chris Riley always knew he wanted to be a farmer. It was in his blood. Both his father and grandfather had been produce farmers, and when the time came, he took over the family business.
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Local

Gov. Herbert announces a state of emergency due to Utah drought

By Ciera Kueser
October 17, 2018 12:00 AM
The Spanish Oaks Reservoir is a reservoir in Utah currently affected by drought. (Lauren Hanson)
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