For the first time since 2004, Salt Lake City s drought situation is severe enough that it will move to the second phase of its water shortage response plan.
Mendenhall reflects on one year since violent protests in Salt Lake City
and last updated 2021-05-27 20:52:29-04
SALT LAKE CITY â It has been almost a year since violent protests broke out in downtown Salt Lake City. A police car was overturned and lit on fire. Numerous windows were broken, some people were beaten. It was a peaceful protest of what happened to George Floyd, until things turned violent.
In a one on one interview, FOX 13âs Bob Evans spoke with Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, and reflected on what happened that day, what has changed since, and where the city is headed now.
Salt Lake City issues call for greater water conservation efforts in face of extreme drought
Salt Lake City
and last updated 2021-05-27 15:16:16-04
SALT LAKE CITY â Utah s low snowfall this year didn t just impact winter recreation; creeks that supply a portion of water for over 360,000 Salt Lake City and County water customers are between one quarter to one half of the average this year.
These severe drought conditions led Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to declare a Stage 2 water shortage contingency response, which means government facilities will need to stay within strict watering budgets and outline plans for water conservation.
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