Southern Nevada Water Authority General Manager Calls for Action on the Colorado River
Interior Department Announces Actions to Protect Colorado River System, Sets 2023 Operating Conditions for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
WASHINGTON — As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact communities across the West, the Department of the Interior today... more ››
NASA satellite images show Lake Mead water levels plummeting to lowest point since 1937
Satellite images released by NASA this week show a dramatic drop in water levels over the last 22 years at Lake Mead.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $240 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Repair Aging Water Infrastructure
For Release: May 9, 2022
Governor Spencer J. Cox Issues Drought Emergency Order
SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared a state of emergency due to the dire drought conditions affecting the... more ››
Upper Basin Approves Drought Response Operations Plan Through Spring of 2023
As part of the 2019 Upper Basin Drought Contingency Plan, the Upper Basin States and UCRC have approved a Drought Response Operations Plan... more ››
Gov. Spencer Cox hails 'generational' effort in Utah's water law history
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that last summer he took a bit of criticism after he asked residents — both religious and... more ››
The Department of the Interior Proposes New Actions to Reduce Risk to Lake Powell Elevations & Critical Infrastructure
The Colorado River Basin is experiencing the combined unprecedented conditions of prolonged drought, low runoff conditions, and depleted... more ››
In drought-stricken West, officials weigh emergency actions at Lake Powell
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Federal officials say it may be necessary to reduce water deliveries to users on the Colorado River to prevent the... more ››
Lake Powell to Temporarily Decline Below 3,525 Feet
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced Lake Powell will decline below 3,525
feet in elevation in the near future, reflecting the... more ››
Transparent Water Billing Grant
The Utah Division of Water Resources is currently accepting applications from retail water providers within the state of Utah that have a... more ››
Utah Division of Water Resources announces finalized Water Resources Plan
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 15, 2022) – After processing over 270 public comments, the Utah Division of Water Resources has finalized the... more ››
Floods and drought: How this man weathers the weather to keep water flowing to your tap
“He’s in a meeting right now.”Those are the words you are likely to hear if you are trying to get Tage Flint on the phone.
Feds tighten Colorado River flow at Glen Canyon Dam as ever-shrinking Lake Powell nears critical level
As Lake Powell’s water level continues to decline, federal water managers will implement another round of emergency measures to keep the... more ››
December 1st Climate and Water Report for Utah
Current Valley Conditions (SCAN)
2022 Uintah Basin Water Summit
The 2022 Uintah Basin Water Summit will be held Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal, Utah. We are... more ››
November 1st Climate and Water Report for Utah
Current Valley Conditions (SCAN)
October 1st Climate and Water Report for Utah
Current Valley Conditions (SCAN)
September 1st Climate and Water Report for Utah
Current Valley Conditions (SCAN)