Utah declared a statewide drought emergency on May 21, 2026, after record warmth and poor snowpack left rivers, farms, and reservoirs under growing stress.
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Governor issues executive order regarding the Great Salt Lake
Utah's governor signed an executive order to raise the Great Salt Lake Causeway berm, hoping the temporary fix will buy the state some time.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced his state's "Coordinated Action Plan for Water," intended to ensure water security for future generations. The Plan prioritizes conservation, storage, agriculture...
As July came to a close, Gov. Spencer J. Cox joined water officials from around the state to highlight conservation efforts and measures needed to plan for Utah’s water future. Four key areas were...