The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District has moved forward in diverting more water into the Great Salt Lake instead of the Willard Reservoir. Though many believe more needs to be done.
It's a move designed to help prop up the levels of the rapidly declining lake under a deal some local water districts negotiated with House Speaker Brad Wilson.
Scott Paxman, the general manager of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, said they initially agreed to release 17,000 acre feet into the Great Salt Lake instead of diverting it to Willard Reservoir. The House Speaker announced the agreement at his annual Great Salt Lake summit in October, getting the districts to send 30,000 acre feet into the lake in an effort to stabilize it. At the time, Speaker Wilson called it"a start."
Utah's political leaders have reacted with alarm, spending millions to try to reverse the declines and enacting tougher water conservation measures across the state. The Utah State Legislature is expected to consider more water conservation measures and appropriate more money to help the lake in the next few months.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Salt Lake City girl struck and killed while she was in a crosswalkPolice are investigating the death of a Salt Lake City girl who was struck and killed by a pickup truck while she was in a crosswalk near the elementary school she attended.
Read more »
11-year-old girl killed after being hit by truck in Salt Lake CityUPDATE Police say an 11-year-old girl was person killed after being hit by a truck while walking in a Salt Lake City crosswalk yesterday.
Read more »
Utah snow forecast: More winter storms headed to Salt Lake CityAfter a respite from the snow on Wednesday, another storm will blow into Utah on strong winds late Thursday. And yet another storm should be here on Saturday and continue into next week.
Read more »
Air Force plane makes unscheduled stop in Salt Lake City for crack in windowAn Air Force Plane made an unscheduled stop at the Salt Lake City International Airport Wednesday afternoon after a crew member noticed a crack in a window.
Read more »