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Federal officials said Tuesday they will ease water cuts for Western states reliant on the Colorado River next year. Bountiful snowfall and rain last winter pulled much of the region out of drought this spring and raised water levels at key reservoirs.
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Cities throughout the Colorado River basin are looking to stretch out their existing water supplies in the face of climate change and steady demand. Some are turning to direct potable reuse, which treats wastewater until it's clean enough to drink.
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The laws that govern our region’s rivers and reservoirs are tough to wrap your mind around. But art can create an emotional connection that helps people understand what’s at stake, as seen in one painter’s depiction of the Colorado River.
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The wet winter has filled Lake Powell enough to restart boat tours to the giant red rock arch. But welcoming more tourists to the remote monument in southern Utah brings both benefits and challenges.
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Relentless heat waves across Utah set new records for daytime highs and overnight lows, creating dangerous health risks and speeding the return of drought.
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Record snowpack helped pull most of Utah out of drought earlier this year. But recent heat waves paired with a dry monsoon season have accelerated its return.
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Michael Brain replaces Tanya Trujillo, who recently resigned after playing a key role in Colorado River negotiations. Agency officials say Brain will help the Interior Department as it addresses drought resilience.
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Climate change is altering the way rain falls on Utah’s grasses, shrubs and trees. That could end up transforming which plants you see around the state.
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Hamby represents the state of California in Colorado River negotiations. The 27-year-old is leaning on history and his Imperial Valley upbringing for guidance.
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Though historic snowfall eased drought conditions, threats of extended dry periods don’t let up in the arid West. That’s why water managers are working on creating sustainable water supplies, including turning the water that flushes down people’s toilets into drinking water from their taps.
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After years of sailboats being hoisted out of the shrinking Great Salt Lake amid fears they might not return, sailors are back this summer. That's thanks to an abnormally wet winter that has raised the lake 6 feet from last November's historic low.
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Officials in Salt Lake City are replacing their traditional explosive extravaganza with a drone light show. Flagstaff, Arizona, plans another laser light show like the one that replaced fireworks last year.