The Water Resources Plan is available for public comment Sept. 29-Nov. 15. Read the press release here. View the plan and submit comment online here.
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SALT LAKE CITY (May 16, 2024) – As of mid-May, over half of this winter’s snow has melted. Utah’s water conditions continue to benefit from favorable weather patterns, ensuring optimal spring runoff. Short periods of warm temperatures followed by cooler weather and precipitation have helped slow snowmelt. “A slow warmup is exactly what we need …
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Read Full ArticleIn Part 1 of the Sprouting Sustainability series, we discussed the beneficial role of a water-efficient veggie garden here in semi-arid Utah, along with the unique needs of our watersheds, attitudes about landscapes and incentives available for landscape conversions. Now we’re diving into the garden patch to give you actionable tips as you cultivate your waterwise veggie paradise.
Read Full ArticleAmidst Utah’s semi-arid landscape — where the intricate weave of watersheds demands intentional water stewardship — cultivating water-efficient veggie gardens is a wise, sustainable and beneficial use of the precious resource. Here, in part one of the two-part Sprouting Sustainability series, we’ll delve into the unique needs of our state’s watersheds, reveal Utahns’ attitudes about landscape choices and explore the enticing incentives available to those interested in converting their traditional lawn to a vibrant garden.
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