Episode 216: Water, Growth & Drought in Heber Valley. Chris York Explains Utah’s Water Future

Where does Heber Valley’s water come from, and how is it managed during drought years? In this episode of the Heber Valley Life Podcast, Rachel Kahler sits down with Chris York of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District to discuss water rights, Jordanelle Reservoir, conservation efforts, growth, and the future of water in the Wasatch Back. Learn how local water systems work, why drought conditions matter, and what residents can do to help preserve this vital resource. 🎧 Watch, listen, and subscribe for more conversations about the people, issues, and stories shaping Heber Valley. Visit https://cuwcd.gov/ and https://wcwep.cuwcd.gov/ to learn more. ------------- Intellectual Property & Use Disclaimer All content published in and through this podcast, including but not limited to audio recordings, video content, transcripts, graphics, and branding, is the property of Ignition Graphix, LLC and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. This podcast features discussions and interviews on political and public interest topics. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Building Community with Rachel Kahler, its hosts, or affiliates. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, modified, transmitted, displayed, performed, or otherwise used in any form without prior written permission from Ignition Graphix, LLC, except for brief excerpts used for non-commercial purposes or as permitted under applicable fair use laws. Use of any portion of this content in a misleading, defamatory, or out-of-context manner—including edited clips that materially alter the meaning or intent of any speaker—is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use of this content for commercial purposes, including monetization, reposting, or the creation of derivative works without permission, is prohibited. Guests retain rights to their own likeness and underlying statements; however, all recordings, edits, and produced content remain the property of Building Community with Rachel Kahler unless otherwise agreed in writing. Permitted sharing must include clear attribution to Building Community with Rachel Kahler and, where possible, a direct link to the original episode or source material. For licensing, media inquiries, or permission requests, please contact: [email protected].