What a Drought Emergency Means for Utahns, the Ag Industry, and a Proposed Data Center
News ClipPBS Utah·UT·5/27/2026
Utah is facing a severe drought emergency after its warmest winter on record, prompting Governor Spencer Cox to declare a State of Emergency. The Governor addressed concerns regarding the agricultural industry and a proposed data center in light of the state's water crisis.
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Utah has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe to extreme drought across the state, following the warmest winter on record. Governor Spencer Cox urged Utahns to take action to conserve water. During his remarks, Governor Cox specifically addressed concerns related to both the agricultural industry and a proposed data center, acknowledging their potential impacts amid the ongoing drought conditions.