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Utah nearly drought free across entire state

After a historic winter, nearly 80 percent of Utah is now completely out of drought conditions, a remarkable comeback from where the state was just two years ago.

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Great Salt Lake rises a foot since historic low

From the historically-low depths of Utah's brutal drought comes a small win for the beloved Great Salt Lake.

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Parts of Utah may be removed from drought status

Those wondering if the seemingly nonstop snow and rain across Utah is having any effect on the state's drought status, the answer is an emphatic yes.

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Utah wildfires drop for second straight year

For the second straight year, human-caused wildfires decreased in the state of Utah despite widespread drought.

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Utah saved billions of gallons of water through programs, ordinances

Utahns have saved billions of gallons of water through conservation programs and local ordinances that restrict water use, easing shortages caused by the ongoing drought conditions in the state.

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A Disappearing Great Salt Lake: How the drought has had an impact the last 40 years

Ongoing drought has put Utah's Great Salt Lake at lowest level in history.

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Lake Powell receding again after disappointing spring

Spring runoff gave Lake Powell a short-term spike in supply, but it appears the water is receding quickly.

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Bill to tweak property taxes and water use is advancing on Utah's Capitol Hill

A bill designed to change how Utahns pay for water in their property tax bills is advancing on Utah's Capitol Hill.

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How much Utahns need to water is likely less than expected

As the summer approaches, many Utahns are starting to ask how much they need to water and what it will cost them.

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Water officials warn of fire danger from drought conditions throughout Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 26, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — As Utahns prepare to get outdoors for the Memorial Day weekend, state water officials are warning of fire danger created by dry conditions during the ongoing drought. Roughly 99% of the state is experiencing “extreme” or “severe” drought conditions, the second- and third-worst categories in As Utahns prepare to get outdoors for the Memorial Day weekend, state water officials are warning of fire danger created by dry conditions during the ongoing drought.

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