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Big-Water
Eden Index
Climate
8.9
•
Recreation
5.6
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.5/10
Big Water is a small town located in Kane County, Utah, with a population of approximately 600 residents. The town is situated in a desert region with a hot and arid climate, characterized by extremely hot summers and mild winters. The area is also known for its unique geological formations, including the nearby Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. The town is located near Lake Powell, a popular destination for boating, fishing, and water sports enthusiasts. The lake is fed by the Colorado River and is home to a diverse array of aquatic wildlife. Additionally, the surrounding area offers opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring the nearby Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 8.9
Big-Water receives approximately
261mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 64%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Big-Water has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Upper Colorado-Dirty Devil
Area Rivers
Upper Colorado-Dirty Devil
Snowpack Depths
Upper Colorado-Dirty Devil
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Colorado-Dirty Devil
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.6
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Creek | 109 | 7,916 ft | |||
| Sunset - Bryce National Park | 101 | 8,007 ft | |||
| Kodachrome Basin State Park | 26 | 5,827 ft | |||
| Kitchen Corral Wash - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | None | 5,344 ft | |||
| North - Bryce National Park | 107 | 7,932 ft | |||
| State Line - House Rock Valley | 4 | 4,992 ft | |||
| Buckskin Gulch - House Rock Valley | None | 4,822 ft | |||
| Jacob Lake | 51 | 7,906 ft | |||
| Henrieville Creek - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | None | 6,495 ft | |||
| Rock Springs Bench Dispersed - Grand Staircase Nat Mon | None | 5,782 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.