Southwest Utah faces drought conditions from little snowfall
A lackluster and dry winter has led to drought conditions in Washington and Iron Counties.
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Flexible use has increased one farmer’s yield while conserving water
Utah laws have previously encouraged water overuse on farms, but changing how water is divided may give farmers, like Newcastle farmer Kimball Holt, a chance to branch out crop-wise while conserving water.
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Water conditions in southern Utah lead to mixed opinions from specialists
Conserving water has been increasingly crucial because of Utah’s population growth over the past five years. Growth and expansion have conservation specialists at odds with the outcome of Utah’s snowpack and how it will affect snow runoffs to streams and reservoirs.
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Utah reaches Great Salt Lake water rights agreement with Compass Minerals
The state of Utah reached a formal water rights agreement with Compass Minerals on Tuesday, September 3. This arrangement will divert 201,000 acre-feet of water back into the Great Salt Lake as long as the …
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