Water supply outlook in Eastern Utah at record low
The February 1 outlook shows Eastern Utah streams well below normal after very low precipitation. The Green River is forecast 45 to 50 percent of average flow, Yampa and White Rivers 50 to 60 percent, Uintah Basin 20 to 60 percent, with January totals often at or near record lows. Flaming Gorge storage stands at 80 percent capacity, Moon Lake and Scofield Dam hit record low totals, and overall usable content in the Colorado River Storage Project declined by about 732 thousand acre feet.
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L Y Siddoway Honored For Water Expertise In Intermountain West
L Y Siddoway, former project manager and longtime Utah water expert, is honored for his practical experience and leadership with CUWCD. He has chaired the district legislative committee since its inception 13 years ago, representing Utah’s water interests in Washington and nationwide.
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Utah agricultural council urges water conservation efforts
The Utah Agricultural Development Council advocates immediate water saving across farms and households due to drought and low winter precipitation. Executive Secretary Ben W. Lindsay warns that reservoirs are not fully filled and urges storage, reduced irrigation, and repairs to taps to ease upcoming drought pressure while outlining the council's role in shaping state agricultural policy.
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Uintah School Board Objects To PL 874 Equalization
Uintah County School Board plans to send a letter from Supt Wayne L Reid to Dr Talbot of the State Board of Education voicing strenuous opposition to shifting PL 874 funds into the Uniform School Fund. Uintah County is 79.61 percent federal land, and current money has funded local needs. Todd Elementary benefits from BYU Exchange program.
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