Weather conditions, proposals and lawsuits started in 2022 affected the way 2023 panned out. From spring flooding to the plan for human-made islands in Utah Lake being dissolved, last year was a whirlwind for government officials and residents across Utah County. Controversy surrounded the county when President Biden came to town and as new developments […]
Since Utah Lake Authority Executive Director Eric Ellis resigned to take a new job as Vineyard’s city manager, the agency has been searching for its next leader. The job posting is currently listed on multiple hiring platforms, and the ULA intends to hire someone by Jan. 17, but that could change depending on the pool […]
The Utah Lake Authority is encouraging the public to provide feedback on its draft management plan for Utah Lake that was released Friday. The comment period will last until Oct. 29. The plan, which is more than 100 pages long, lays out objectives to improve the lake’s ecosystem and recreation experience and create a “vibrant” community […]
Spanish Fork City is receiving $7 million from the Utah Lake Preservation Grant fund from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to fund the city’s new wastewater treatment facility. The grant program was created during the 2022 legislative session after lawmakers set aside $30 million for projects that would benefit the water quality in Utah […]
Utah Lake’s Lincoln Beach, in Spanish Fork, and Provo Bay are under a warning advisory due to the presence of harmful algal blooms in the water. While the advisory is in place, people are asked to not swim in the water and be cautious when boating that the boat does not cut through algae on the […]