Utah’s water outlook features near-normal precipitation in the north, low snowpack in the south, strong reservoir levels, and statewide conservation efforts.
Tag: conservation
Utah faces a dry summer with low precipitation and high heat, but reservoirs are 82% higher than average. Conservation efforts continue.
Nevada is incentivizing water conservation by offering rebates for replacing grass lawns with desert landscaping, ahead of a 2027 ban on non-functional grass irrigation.
New funding announced for Upper Colorado River Basin restoration
The Department of the Interior announced a $500 million funding opportunity for ecosystem restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin to combat drought impacts.
$60 million investment boosts water conservation in Rio Grande Basin
The Biden administration announced a $60 million investment for water conservation and drought resilience in the Rio Grande Basin to enhance climate resiliency and water security.
2023 saw improved Colorado River conditions, Arizona's conservation success, and plans for a sustainable water future.