SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 26, 2024) — That pinch of natural salt on your Thanksgiving turkey might have started its journey in Utah’s Great Salt Lake, where scientists are launching a new project to better understand this crucial natural resource. Thanks to a new $3 million monitoring program announced by the U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Reclamation, the Utah Department …
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 …
State Engineer appointed to a second term
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 26, 2024) — On Monday, Feb. 26, Teresa Wilhelmsen began her second four-year term as Utah’s State Engineer. Wilhelmsen’s swearing-in ceremony was officiated by Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson at the Utah State Capitol.
Governor Herbert appoints Teresa Wilhelmsen as new state engineer
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 13, 2020) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., as state engineer and director of the Utah Division of Water Rights. Wilhelmsen has worked for the division for the past 23 years and currently serves as assistant state engineer.
State Engineer, Director of Utah Water Rights Announces Retirement
Kent L. Jones, P.E., the current state engineer and director of the Utah Division of Water Rights, has announced that he will retire from public service Nov. 16. Jones has spent almost 39 years with the division.