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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Utah wildlife officials increased fishing limits at two reservoirs as drought and record-low snowpack threaten trout populations, boating access, and summer fishing conditions across the state.
Nearly all of Utah is now in drought as snowpack lags statewide. Reservoirs remain stable, but water officials warn conditions could tighten later in 2026.
Utah sees its wettest October in 151 years, boosting soil moisture and water storage outlook as officials urge continued conservation.
Water news video available for the week of August 25-30, 2025
From Utah’s shrinking reservoirs to toxic Tijuana sewage, this week's water video shows that the West’s water crisis is deepening—yet new science and solutions are emerging.