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WOTUS listening sessions end, public comments continue

Federal listening sessions on the WOTUS rule have ended, but written public comments remain open through January 5, 2026. Here is what the proposed changes mean.

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Low snowfall reshapes winter recreation in Utah

Low snowpack in southern Utah is affecting winter recreation at Cedar Breaks National Monument, limiting snowmobiling while snowshoe tours remain planned.

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Drought conditions remain uneven across the U.S.

Early winter storms brought limited relief, but much of the Colorado River Basin remains affected by uneven snowfall and below-normal snowpack.

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Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levels

Utah entered winter with below-normal snowpack, record warmth, and drought covering 93 percent of the state, raising concerns for the 2026 water year.

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Colorado River talks near federal intervention

Colorado River negotiations among seven Western states have stalled as reservoirs drop and deadlines slip. Federal intervention may follow if talks fail by February 2026.

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California unveils Colorado River sharing proposal

California water agencies unveiled a framework to conserve Colorado River supplies as states negotiate new rules ahead of the 2026 deadline.

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  1. Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026

    Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.

  2. Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026

    It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.

  3. Callie Humes on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 23, 2026

    What will happen to Utah's water resources if they don't end up getting any snowfall winter?

  4. Callie Humes on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 23, 2026

    Why would they list the species as endangered when they don't know how many there are yet?

  5. Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026

    A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…

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