Plan calls for doubling power production over the next 10 years NEWS RELEASEOct. 8, 2024 Contact:Robert CarrollOffice of the Governor(801) 243-2290, [email protected] SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 8, 2024) – In response to the looming energy crisis, today at the One Utah Summit, Gov. Spencer Cox shared Operation Gigawatt, an initiative to double Utah’s power production over the next 10 years. “Operation Gigawatt …
Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative receives $24.6 million grant from BLM
The Bureau of Land Management has awarded a total of $24.6 million to the Utah Department of Natural Resources to continue the collaborative efforts to restore and preserve watersheds across the state. Read the full press release here.
10,000 acre-feet of water to benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, birds, habitats and communities
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 16, 2024) — Great Salt Lake will benefit from 10,000 additional acre-feet of water thanks to a partnership between the National Audubon Society and The Nature Conservancy—as co-managers of the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust—in partnership with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Utah Division of Wildlife …
Utah San Rafael Energy Lab sets new record in more efficient power cycle
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 16, 2024) — The Utah San Rafael Energy Lab (USREL), located in Orangeville, Utah, recently smashed a national record with a 3,000% increase in the runtime of cutting-edge energy technology. Using a new supercritical CO2 Brayton Power Cycle, USREL achieved an astounding runtime of 400 hours, 250 of which were continuous–a major improvement over the 8-hour runtime …
DNR NEWS RELEASE – Compass Minerals and Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Finalize Voluntary Agreement for Great Salt Lake Conservation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 3, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTKim Wells(801) [email protected] Compass Minerals and Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Finalize Voluntary Agreement for Great Salt Lake Conservation Agreement includes significant water donation to the lake Salt Lake City – The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands and Compass Minerals have finalized a historic agreement that permanently donates more …
Utah Water Conditions Update
SALT LAKE CITY (August 15, 2024) – Precipitation this summer has been underwhelming for most of the state. Heat has also been a major issue over the past months. Continued water conservation efforts are crucial as demand for water increases during these hotter months.
Utah Geological Survey launches new Utah Groundwater Data Hub
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) has launched its Utah Groundwater Data Hub. This web application provides public access to previously unreleased groundwater data from numerous UGS studies. Features include interactive maps, customizable data downloads, and visualization tools to help users find, download, and use groundwater data from around the state. This new platform will help researchers, water managers, policymakers, and …
GSL Basin measurement infrastructure gap analysis released
Following a yearlong collaborative effort, the Utah Division of Water Rights and Utah State University researchers Eileen Lukens, Eryn Turney, Sarah Null and Bethany Neilson just released the results of a study that improves understanding of how water moves through the Great Salt Lake basin and helps identify where investments in stream and diversion flow gaging instruments are needed to …
NOTICE: Administrative Checkpoints at Markagunt OHV Trail, Sand Hollow State Park
The Utah Division of State Parks and other partnering agencies will conduct an administrative checkpoint on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28. The first checkpoint will be located off Mammoth Creek Road on the Markagunt OHV trail in Kane County near Duck Creek Village on July 27 and run from 2-9 p.m. The second checkpoint will be located outside …