Water News Roundup – June 28, 2010

Salt Lake Tribune:

Utah anglers may have to buy stream access – State fisheries managers want to overcome Utah’s newly restricted stream access by charging $3 to $5 extra from participating anglers and using the money to pay private landowners for walk-in access.

Quick note for summer field crews in Utah – if its in Centerville, it might be where you’re working too.  Watch your step!

Large marijuana plot discovered in Centerville – Police destroyed a clandestine plot of more than 12,000 marijuana plants near Centerville on Sunday.

Deseret News: Health officials brace for war against ‘crypto’ – Few things could bring more welcome relief and fun to a hot Utah summer day than spending time at a community swimming pool or a local water park.

And just to prove that the ol’ adage about whiskey and water still stands… HA!!!

Missoulian: Stevensville man accused of shovel assault – An apparent fight over opening a headgate one hour early left one man with a cracked tooth and another facing a felony charge of assault with a weapon. (HT: actively moving water)

 

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Skimpy News Roundup – June 2, 2010

Pretty light water news lately.  Everybody’s more interested in vacation.  This link seems apropos:

Salt Lake Tribune:  It’s like the Ski Salt Lake Superpass, but for golf – The golf super pass hasn’t taken off yet like the ski pass has, but every little bit of additional business adds up in the eyes of the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Water News Roundup – June 2, 2010

An interesting set of groundwater rulings that address whether an adjacent user’s water right is impaired by declining water table levels.  Jeff Gittens provides a clear summary – thank you Jeff!  Here is the legal-ese version.

Utah Water Law & Water Rights Blog:  Bingham vs. Roosevelt City – The Utah Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in Bingham v. Roosevelt City. The case centered around five City wells, known as the Hayden Well Field, through which the City pumped water out of an unconfined, shallow aquifer underlying the Hayden area. The water level in the area dropped significantly due to the City’s pumping. For example, the static water level at one well dropped from 14.3 feet to 94.6 feet.

Water world in pictures today – a bit bleak:

Recent satellite imagery of the gulf (complete with helpful ‘oil’ labels.. ha!):

Beautiful satellite imagery of the Colorado River Delta:

View of the sinkhole in Guatemala caused by recent tropical storms:

Water News Roundup – May 27, 2010

KSL: Snowmelt to raise Lake Powell, keep shortcut open – The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says snowmelt will raise Lake Powell to levels higher than last summer, keeping a notable boating shortcut open.

Provo Daily Herald: Former Highland mayor exonerated in investigation – Former Highland Mayor Jay Franson has been cleared in a criminal investigation by the Utah County Attorney’s Office.

Thirsty in Suburbia: Fun water warning signs – From water-humorist Gayle Leonard, a compilation of signs seen round the globe.  My favorite: