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USU researchers working with beavers to preserve water - KSLTV. com
1+ week, 2+ day ago (771+ words) BY SHELBY LOFTON AND SIMONE SEIKALY, KSL LOGAN" " The work of a Utah State University team " as well as one of nature's engineers " is preventing farmland from drying up in Utah and across the west. By observing and studying beavers,…...
Video: Weber Basin Water calls for 20% in cuts for watering season
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) Watering restrictions are being implemented as 98% of the state is now in a drought. One of the state's largest water districts is asking people to cut back on outdoor use this year. A rising generation of youth is strengthening families…...
Pineview water systems warns of $500 fine for using too much water
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (585+ words) Mar 23, 2026, 8: 48 PM OGDEN " Pineview Water Systems, which covers water districts in parts of Weber and Box Elder Counties, is warning some 16, 000 of its customers that homeowners who use more than 100% of their water allotments for the season will be fined…...
Video: West Jordan widens wash to prevent flooding in Bloomfield Heights neighborhood
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) BY KSL TV VIDEO When West Jordan gets a big rainstorm, some residents of the Bloomfield Heights subdivision keep a close eye on the Fox Hollow Wash, because it has caused some problems in recent years. However, the city says…...
Utah quake's epicenter lands in Saratoga Springs backyard, leaving couple rattled
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (548+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah " A Saratoga Springs couple is still rattled after they found themselves at the epicenter of a 3. 5 magnitude earthquake that shook Utah County Thursday " and the aftershock that jolted them in the early morning hours. Homeowners Barbara and…...
Many felt it, others didn't: What we know about the 4. 7 earthquake near Utah-Wyoming border
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (724+ words) EVANSTON, Wyo. " A 4. 7 magnitude earthquake jolted many of us awake Thursday morning. Its epicenter was in northeastern Utah, just outside Evanston, Wyoming. No injuries or damage were reported. Utah State University student Finley Mcmanus said she felt it, but her…...
Algal blooms have started growing in Utah's bodies of water, here's how to stay safe
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) A sign warns visitors about algal blooms in Utah Lake at the Lindon Marina in Vineyard on Monday, July 19, 2021. (Kristin Murphy/Deseret News) BY ADAM SMALL, KSL NEWSRADIO SALT LAKE CITY " Harmful algal blooms are starting to pop up in…...
Officials issue warnings after harmful algal blooms detected in Utah Lake, portions of Jordan River, canals
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (786+ words) HERRIMAN " Officials are warning people to be careful about their activities in the water while harmful algal blooms are present. Herriman City closed Blackridge Reservoir on Sunday due to algae in the water. The post said testing is being done…...