Utah Lake has begun controlled water releases as it reaches maximum capacity, with the aim of benefiting the Great Salt Lake. Officials estimate that up to 300 million gallons of water could be released per day. This is the first time since 2011 that the Utah Lake control gates have been opened, which occurred on Thursday morning. The water will flow down the Jordan River into the Great Salt Lake. The Utah Lake Water Users Association and the state engineer have announced these plans in response to the lake being at max capacity for the first time in a decade. Concurrently, legislative proposals and appropriations to support the drought and diversion-stricken Great Salt Lake are progressing through the state Capitol. The Great Salt Lake Commissioner, Brian Steed, mentioned that new funding is under consideration to aid the lake.
Only eight days into the month and Salt Lake City is now having the 11th wettest February on record. #utwx https://t.co/6K1oCfYmmx
🌊 Utah Lake's control gates were opened Thursday morning for the first time since 2011, releasing excess water to benefit the Great Salt Lake. @emmarileytv https://t.co/t1pdpkhUGj
The flood gates opened at Utah Lake Thursday sending millions of gallons of water to the Great Salt Lake. @KSL_AlexCabrero https://t.co/nMOhsbPqcm
Water is now being released from Utah Lake. It'll flow down the Jordan River into the Great Salt Lake. But, even at 300-million gallons a day, will it make a difference for Great Salt Lake water levels? We're doing a story on this for @KSL5TV tonight in our 4 and 6:00 newscasts. https://t.co/nNGVPssfgg
A number of legislative proposals and appropriations dealing with the drought and diversion-stricken Great Salt Lake are winding their way through the process at the state Capitol. | By @Amyjoi16 https://t.co/2XM4jcEkxo
GOOD NEWS! The Utah Lake Water Users Association and the state engineer announced plans for a controlled release of water from Utah Lake, which is at max capacity for the first time in a decade. https://t.co/05AonLbGBW
Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed says there is new money under consideration to support the drought and diversion-stricken Great Salt Lake. | By @Amyjoi16 https://t.co/2XM4jcESmW
Utah Lake control gates are set to open and release water to the Great Salt Lake. Officials are estimating it could release as much as 300 million gallons per day. https://t.co/Yx1bfBj5ec
Utah Lake control gates are set to open and release water to the Great Salt Lake. Officials are estimating it could release as much as 3000 million gallons per day. https://t.co/If5k6lA3FX
Controlled water releases are set to begin at Utah Lake as it reaches maximum capacity, which are expected to benefit the Great Salt Lake. https://t.co/qD7uYWj6yi