Summary
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?
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
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.
Mentions & discussions (25)
Commission Meeting — June 3, 2026
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.
Commission Meeting — May 6, 2026
A $1.89 million project is underway to prevent future flooding in the Carbonville area.
Carbon County Planning Commission Regular Meeting — May 5, 2026
Residents are concerned that new developments might increase flooding risks on neighboring properties.
Recreation Transportation Special Service Dristict Board Meeting — April 13, 2026
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.
Regular — May 7, 2025
The county is navigating complex water rights negotiations. Residents should know that voluntary conservation programs are being prioritized to avoid mandatory state-enforced cuts.
Curtis, Rosen, introduce legislation to help protect drinking water infrastructure in extreme temperatures
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.
Student perspectives:The Price of Progress
May 18, 2026 ...
Lake Powell forecast worsens, on track for worst year on record, forecasters say
May 11, 2026 ...
Utah's negotiator on Colorado River says feds may make short-term decision for states
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.
Forest Service commits $750,000 to Nine Mile Canyon Conservation Project
June 3, 2026 ...
Utah legislature to explore impact of data centers
May 20, 2026 ...
Utah to receive $35 million from feds for Colorado River projects
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...
‘We can’t control the weather, but we can control the tap’: Gov. Cox declares statewide emergency as Utah drought worsens
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...
Carbon County Commission declares drought emergency
June 4, 2026 ...
The feds make an offer to states on the Colorado River
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...
Semitruck rollover causes crude oil spill near state Route 191; spill contained before drinking water is impacted
June 15, 2026 ...
How much water does Flaming Gorge actually lose to evaporation? Water managers may finally find out.
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...
Utah asks feds to cut off money to states that sue over the Colorado River
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 ravage Utah, Sen. Curtis sponsors legislation to strengthen wildfire readiness, secure hazard pay for wildland firefighters
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.
Utah officials warn of ‘totally unprecedented’ water shortages as towns run dry
By Brooke Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune | Photo by Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah’s top official overseeing the Colorado River gave a serious warning alongside his counterparts from other...
The Utah State Legislature forms a 'Colorado River caucus'
June 23, 2026 ...
Colorado River governors say they’re not at a ‘stalemate’ as clock ticks down
July 6, 2026 ...
The Colorado River’s 2 biggest reservoirs just hit a new record low
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.
Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water
August 13, 2026 Tweet Share LinkedIn ...
Warning advisory issued for Scofield Reservoir due to harmful algal bloom
August 13, 2026 Tweet Share LinkedIn ...
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