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Carbon County's water conservation efforts are under the microscope! A new report is out showing how we stack up against state goals. Are we doing enough to save water?
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 9 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
This declaration opens access to state and federal financial assistance for local farmers.
Local farmers and agricultural producers.
Water users who may face mandatory reductions if voluntary goals are not met.
The county has declared a drought emergency to help local farmers access state and federal aid. This is a critical step to ensure agricultural support during dry conditions.
A $1.89 million project is underway to prevent future flooding in the Carbonville area.
Residents are concerned that new developments might increase flooding risks on neighboring properties.
The district is looking at moving water shares to the golf course to ensure it stays green, while keeping a portion at the Scofield property for future use.
The county is navigating complex water rights negotiations. Residents should know that voluntary conservation programs are being prioritized to avoid mandatory state-enforced cuts.
August 21, 2026 Tweet Share LinkedIn ...
By Brooke Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune | Photo by Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune The Trump administration won’t force Utah and other Upper Basin states to cut their Colorado River water use over t...
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The combined storage in the nation’s two largest reservoirs has dropped to a level not seen since 1956, when Glen Canyon Dam was still under construction, according to a new paper from Jack Schmidt, Anne Castle and other Colorado River scholars.
In an attempt to assist an already taxed drinking water infrastructure, Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) and Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced legislation to extend and expand the Environmental Protection Agency\'s Midsize and Large Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program.
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With an October deadline to strike a new deal to manage the mighty river that supplies water to more than 40 million people across the West, the states have been at an impasse. So Gene Shawcroft, Utah\'s commissioner over the river, said they may let the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation proceed with its proposal in the short term.
June 3, 2026 ...
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By Brooke Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune Federal funding for water conservation projects in Utah has been held up for over a year, but some of that money is finally flowing to eastern Utah. The Bureau of...
By Leia Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune | Photo by Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Following Utah’s winter of “no-pack,” Gov. Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency over drought...
June 4, 2026 ...
By Ben Winslow | Fox13 News The head of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is making a proposal to the seven states along the Colorado River in the absence of a consensus deal. “I am heartened by the fact that...
June 15, 2026 ...
By Brooke Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune | Photo by Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune As hot temperatures sweep across Utah and water supplies continue to drop, states and the federal government are...
In testimony before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the head of the Colorado River Authority of Utah urged Congress to block funding to states that sue other states over the water.
As wildfires rip across the beehive state, Sen. John Curtis has introduced legislation at the federal level to not only improve but also expand funding eligibility for projects with fire-suppression benefits in high-risk rural areas, and to provide hazard pay to wildland firefighters and smokejumpers for prescribed burns and training jumps.
Allows for one additional home site on the property.
The change allows for slightly denser housing on the property without overwhelming local traffic.
Adds five residential lots to the area with minimal infrastructure expansion required.
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