With its fast growth and dwindling water supply, water is a priority with Utah's state legislators.
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It comes down to seniority, says California about Colorado River
Six of the seven Colorado River Basin states have submitted a "consensus-based modeling alternative" to save the river, but California is holding out due to its senior rights.
Tomorrow marks the deadline for the Colorado Basin states to submit a plan for reduced water allocations from the river, or else the federal government will do it for them.
Drought conditions are easing in Utah, thanks to the best winter in about 20 years. Long-term drought may persist and lawmakers are eying solutions for the Great Salt Lake.
Utah's Brigham Young University's report on the Great Salt Lake crisis and solutions is available for the public.
The pink snow observed in Utah is caused by a green algae, which could be speeding up the process of snow melt.