Colorado River Water Plan: The Trump administration released a long-awaited 10-year framework for the drought-stricken Colorado River, setting up possible Lower Basin cutbacks of up to 3 million acre-feet per year (with Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming spared mandatory cuts for now) and scheduling major operating decisions every two years. Extreme Heat & Fire Risk: A heat dome is pushing record or near-record temperatures across the West, with Utah facing triple-digit heat and heightened wildfire danger, plus extreme heat warnings for southern parks like Zion, Arches and Canyonlands. Utah Drought Reality Check: Even with monsoon rains boosting mountain soil moisture, Utah’s reservoirs are still dropping fast and the state remains largely in drought, according to the latest drought and storage updates. Local Air/Traffic Fix: Summit County approved a plan to pave a key access road tied to the Wakara development to reduce dust and diesel pollution affecting Kamas Valley residents. Species Protection Update: The razorback sucker was downlisted from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, reflecting recovery but ongoing long-term risks in the Colorado River basin. Utah’s Heat Safety: Grand Canyon renewed visitor warnings, emphasizing that dangerous conditions aren’t just daytime highs—timing and attire matter.