water conservation

St. George added nearly 2,000 new water connections this summer. At the same time, city officials said water usage dropped by just over 8%.

Some Utah homeowners are ripping out their grassy park strips to convert them to native and waterwise plants. Officials say this can save more than 5,000 gallons of water per year.

The latest Utah news from Thursday evening, Sept. 16, 2021.

The Colorado River system is in dire conditions because of the region’s drought. Utah hasn’t faced water cuts yet, but officials are urging more conservation.

Nearly the entire state is still in extreme drought. On Thursday, Gov. Spencer Cox announced four policies he wants implemented to more aggressively conserve water.

Washington Post Columnist David Von Drehle recently wrote an opinion piece about the drought gripping the West. Though the situation is dire, Von Drehle said there’s reason to be hopeful.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined CBS’ Face the Nation Sunday to talk about the state’s historic drought.

Reports of wasted water on the state's “Hall of Shame” have increased 30 times this year compared to last.

Utah is in the midst of its worst drought in decades. State officials have focused on that to explain the water shortage the state is facing. But experts say there’s more to the story.

Water supplies are so tight in the West that most states keep close watch over every creek, river, ditch and reservoir. A complex web of laws and rules is meant to ensure that all the water that falls within a state’s boundaries is put to use or sent downstream to meet the needs of others.

Localscaping is a way to design yards and lawns in a water efficient way, which may help with Utah’s water shortages in the long-term.

Ninety percent of Utah has been in an extreme drought since the start of the year. Gov. Spencer Cox has since issued a state of emergency asking everyone to cut back on water use.So, what are homeowners who pride themselves on velvety green lawns to do when it comes to watering?