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La-Sal
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
1.4
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.8/10
La Sal, Utah is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state. It is nestled at the base of the La Sal Mountains and offers a unique climate and diverse outdoor recreational opportunities. The town experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are warm and dry, with temperatures reaching the 90s (Fahrenheit), making it perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and camping.
Hydrologically, La Sal benefits from the melting snow in the La Sal Mountains, which contributes to the water supply of the area. This water supports the growth of various vegetations and provides opportunities for fishing in the nearby rivers and lakes, including the Colorado River and Ken's Lake.
Outdoor enthusiasts visiting La Sal can enjoy a wide range of activities. The La Sal Mountains offer excellent opportunities for hiking and backpacking with numerous trails of varying difficulty levels. Visitors can also enjoy scenic drives, mountain biking, and horseback riding. In the winter, the mountains offer opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even backcountry skiing for the more adventurous. With its stunning landscapes and abundant recreational opportunities, La Sal is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts.
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): 8.3
La-Sal receives approximately
357mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 46%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
La-Sal has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder 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-Dolores
Area Rivers
Upper Colorado-Dolores
Snowpack Depths
Upper Colorado-Dolores
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Colorado-Dolores
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey Bridge | 7 | 4,105 ft | |||
| Hittle Bottom | 12 | 4,085 ft | |||
| Warner Lake | 20 | 9,384 ft | |||
| Buckeye | 37 | 7,618 ft | |||
| Masons Draw | 5 | 8,307 ft | |||
| Fisher Towers | 5 | 4,718 ft | |||
| Oowah | 11 | 8,802 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.