Great Salt Lake, surrounding wetlands to receive 3.26 billion gallons of water from Willard Bay release
4-mile transmission pipeline. Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGEThe release of nearly 10,000 acre-feet of water will come during peak bird migration and equals about 4,934 Olympic-sized swimming pools. This water release highlights the crucial importance of collaboration to support and sustain the Great Salt Lake.
via Fox 13WillardOctober 6, 2026
Pineview Reservoir project drives 3.26B-gallon water release to Great Salt Lake wetlands
26 billion gallons of water will be released from Willard Bay to the Great Salt Lake and its surrounding wetlands after water was drained from Pineview Reservoir. 26 billion gallons of water will be released from Willard Bay to the Great Salt Lake and its surrounding wetlands after water was drained from Pineview Reservoir.
via KUTVWillardOctober 6, 2026
Willard City Council weighs dike beautification at Nature Park amid discussion about leak repairs
A proposal to transform part of the dike at Willard Nature Park into a landscaped city landmark will have to account for its existing flood-control function and a leak in the structure. Mark Mackley, a local dentist and property owner, presented conceptual designs to the Willard City Council at its Sept.
via benewsjournal.comWillardSeptember 30, 2026
Willard School Announces Upcoming Activities and Safety Reminders for September 29
A September 28 statement from Willard Principal Tawnie Bowcutt outlined upcoming school activities and safety protocols for the week of September 29 through October 2, 2026. The announcement included details regarding bus evacuation training, a statewide read-a-thon, and student safety reminders.
WillardSeptember 28, 2026
Algae Advisory Issued for The Pond at Willard Bay State Park
Willard Bay State Park has issued an algae advisory for The Pond, though most day-use areas and campgrounds remain open. Officials report that boat ramps are open at the user's own risk and water temperatures are holding at 61 degrees Fahrenheit.
WillardOriginally published September 21, 2026
Start 2026 on the Right Foot, Take a First Day Hike!
December 1, 2025 SALT LAKE CITY – The new year is just around the corner, and what better way to start it than at a Utah State Park! Parks across the state are hosting ranger-led hikes for visitors to start 2026 on the right foot, and as an additional bonus, each person who attends a first day hike can get ...
WillardOriginally published September 18, 2026
