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Utah's Water Crisis Deepens | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s reservoirs are at 52% capacity — a shocking low for this time of year, thanks to record-low snowpack and water releases for construction. Governor Cox credits conservation efforts, including letting his own lawn die and cutting back his family farm, as key to avoiding disaster. While recent rain has improved soil, most of Utah remains in severe or extreme drought. With Lake Powell hitting a new record low, officials warn that coordinated sacrifices across states are critical to saving the Colorado River system — and all eyes are on El Niño, which could bring either wetter or warmer…
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