As a young person, I care about drought for a few reasons, including its effect on wildlife and our farmers. It even affects our ability to irrigate our gardens that we rely on for healthy food.
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The Southwest United States is facing the driest mega-drought in 1200 years, prolonging low water levels in Lake Mead and other areas.
Disappointing levels of snowpack may contribute to ongoing drought conditions in Utah that may rival last year's severe drought.
The state Department of Natural Resources is recommending that the Utah legislature extend the state of emergency for drought.
This year's monsoons have helped to raise the water levels in several of Arizona's reservoirs, bringing welcome relief to water users in the central part of the State.
Utah drought situation critical, but conservation provides hope
Utah's reservoirs are below capacity, with the Upper Enterprise in Washington County almost dry at 5%. Most of the state is in 'extreme' or 'exceptional' drought and if the situation continues next...