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The limited snowfall could have big implications for the Colorado River, which gets most of its water from snow in the Rocky Mountains.
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Washington County wants to take what it learned in the first year of its turf replacement rebate program and double that number in 2024.
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At an annual meeting in Las Vegas, Colorado River policymakers said new rules may be a "messy compromise."
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Policymakers say a wet winter has created space for discussions about long-term water management, but they have a diverse set of interests to consider while drawing up new rules.
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The Fifth National Climate Assessment highlights drought as a major hazard in the Southwest and says its impacts are most likely to harm tribal communities.
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Utah is making it easier to move water between places that have extra and places that need more.
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Raising sheep is a way of life for many people in the Navajo Nation, but historic drought, grazing restrictions and development threaten that livelihood. There are some younger people, though, speaking out and finding ways to pass on the tradition.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior is throwing its support behind the proposal from the lower basin states to conserve 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026.
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Thanks to wet weather and prevention efforts, Utah’s had fewer fires this year than any other year since at least 2002.
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The next drought is always right around the corner in Utah, even in the middle of an especially wet year.
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As southwest Utah looks toward a future of continued growth, it’s betting big on reusing the water it already has. That’s why St. George is building a new reservoir to hold more recycled wastewater.
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Federal officials said Tuesday they will ease water cuts for Western states reliant on the Colorado River next year. Bountiful snowfall and rain last winter pulled much of the region out of drought this spring and raised water levels at key reservoirs.