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Metro

Gov. Cox declares drought emergency for 2026

Daegan Beus
By Daegan Beus
June 08, 2026 09:57 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order, declaring a statewide drought emergency, citing a historically low snowpack, extreme heat and shrinking runoff which have pushed the state into one of the worst drought conditions in recent history.
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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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