As the drought rages on, some Western states such as California and Utah are already enacting water restrictions. Restrictions include lawn watering to one day a week and cuts to indoor water use....
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Almost the entire state of Utah is suffering from severe drought, and its governor is signaling that a state of emergency for drought will likely be declared in the next few weeks.
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...
The Great Salt Lake is almost half the size it used to be, thanks to drought and other factors. There are concerns that it will continue to dry up.
It's only March and already, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District -- one of Utah's largest water providers -- is evaluating water restrictions for the upcoming year.
Disappointing levels of snowpack may contribute to ongoing drought conditions in Utah that may rival last year's severe drought.