Nearly $2 million is available to fight invasive mussels as zebra mussel DNA is detected in Utah’s Colorado River.
Tag: Water Negotiations & Colorado River Issues in Utah 2025
Utah remains in drought as reservoirs fall to 52% full, river flows struggle and bear incidents double compared with 2025.
A late-season storm brought little relief to the West as low streamflows and worsening drought signal a difficult summer ahead for the Colorado River Basin.
Utah water agent gains authority to negotiate interstate deals
Utah empowers its water agent to negotiate with neighboring states on interstate water projects, aiming to secure future resources and boost regional cooperation.
Utah’s water outlook features near-normal precipitation in the north, low snowpack in the south, strong reservoir levels, and statewide conservation efforts.
Utah faces a dry summer with low precipitation and high heat, but reservoirs are 82% higher than average. Conservation efforts continue.