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Navajo communities in need of donations after floods displaced 150 residents in Utah

— Floods in southeastern Utah displaced 150 residents and contaminated the San Juan River with E. coli, prompting an urgent call for donations. The flooding damaged a wastewater facility and affected Navajo communities…

More: KJZZ , KSL , Salt Lake Tribune , The Times-Independent (Moab) All 6 reports

Southern Utah News (Kane/Garfield) 3d ago

Heavy October rains raise Lake Powell nearly 11 feet

— Heavy October rains in southeastern Utah and the Four Corners region have raised Lake Powell nearly 11 feet, with inflows surging to over 63,000 cubic feet per second. While the temporary boost provides additional…

More: Fox 13 , Fox 13 (YouTube) , KSL , KSL News (YouTube) , KSL's Inside Sources , Salt Lake Tribune , The Times-Independent (Moab) All 8 reports

Salt Lake Tribune 1d ago

LDS Church joins the battle against an invasive enemy threatening the Great Salt Lake

— The LDS Church is donating $3 million to combat phragmites, an invasive species threatening the Great Salt Lake, and has also donated water shares to the lake.

More: Utah Policy All 2 reports

ETV News (Carbon/Emery) 1d ago

USU Extension Publication Emphasizes Supporting Teen Mental Health Following Wildfires

— A new Utah State University Extension publication highlights the mental health risks faced by adolescents after wildfires, emphasizing the need for community support, stable routines, and professional care. The report…

KSL News (YouTube) 3d ago

Group works to collect donations for flood victims in Navajo Nation

— A group called Navajo Strong is collecting donations to assist flood victims in the Navajo Nation following severe flooding in southeastern Utah, including San Juan County, where many families and businesses have been…

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