Utah’s busiest state park topped 3 national parks in visitation, as more records fell in 2024
The Great Salt Lake appears to have been a big draw last year, too. Antelope Island — always a crowd-pleaser — leaped past ...
Extreme drought returns to parts of Utah as dry conditions intensify statewide
Reservoir capacity remains good statewide, but many reservoirs in central and southern Utah could struggle to refill if dry ...
Utah lawmaker wants state to oversee over $387M in deferred federal land maintenance
Rep. Eliason’s resolution would call on Utah’s congressional delegation to work with federal agencies on joint agreement.
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Reservoir in worst fire-ravaged area of LA had been drained for repairs when blaze erupted
A major reservoir in the area being ravaged by the worst wildfire in Los Angeles history had been drained and closed for repairs when the deadly blaze broke out this week, a report said Friday.
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When L.A. fires broke out, the 117-million gallon Santa Ynez Reservoir near Pacific Palisades was empty. Here's what we know.
The Santa Ynez Reservoir, a 117-million-gallon water resource near the Pacific Palisades, was under renovation and empty when fires tore through the Los Angeles neighborhood last week and ...
Los Angeles Times16d
This reservoir was built to save Pacific Palisades. It was empty when the flames came
To accommodate growth in Pacific Palisades, they built a reservoir in Santa Ynez Canyon, as well as a pumping station “to increase fire protection,” as the L.A. Department of Water and Power ...
The New York Times29d
An important reservoir was offline when the fires began.
An important reservoir that helps supply water in Pacific Palisades was offline at the time the fires began, officials said Friday, and that shutdown may have contributed to firefighters losing ...
The Hill26d
Supreme Court rejects Utah’s bid to control federal lands
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a bid from the state of Utah to seize control of federally owned lands. The court denied the state’s petition, writing in a brief statement: “The motion for ...
WSET29d
LA water chief knew about empty reservoir, broken hydrants months before fires: Report
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Los Angeles' water chief reportedly knew about an empty reservoir and broken fire hydrants months before the deadly wildfires now spreading across the city that have left ...
FOX40 News26d
Sites Reservoir receives millions in federal funding
(FOX40.COM) — One of California’s largest upcoming water projects, Sites Reservoir, recently received over $100 million in federal funding, according to Sites Reservoir Project officials.
AOL25d
Why was a major reservoir empty when L.A. fires broke out?
The Santa Ynez Reservoir, a 117-million-gallon water resource near the Pacific Palisades, was under renovation and empty when fires tore through the Los Angeles neighborhood last week and ...
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Why was 117-million-gallon capacity reservoir not used during Palisades firefight?
PACIFIC PALISADES, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Some are questioning why the Santa Ynez reservoir, located in the Palisades Highlands, was offline during the Palisades Fire firefight. The reservoir has a ...