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Washington County’s Eden Technologies is building a way to get more freshwater from saltwater through desalination. A $250,000 investment from the new Utah Innovation Fund could help.
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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 Imperial Irrigation District in California announced it will conserve 100,000 acre-feet of water in 2024, less than its initial water conservation goals.
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Washington County is running out of water to support its rapid growth. But a new plan charts a path for reusing and conserving enough water to get by for the next 20 years.
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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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The next drought is always right around the corner in Utah, even in the middle of an especially wet year.
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A new survey of farmers and ranchers found they mainly trust local agencies and have not taken much advantage of state and federal payout programs.
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The System Conservation Pilot Program is ready to spend additional millions from the Inflation Reduction Act to save water in the agriculture industry through 2024.
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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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Cities throughout the Colorado River basin are looking to stretch out their existing water supplies in the face of climate change and steady demand. Some are turning to direct potable reuse, which treats wastewater until it's clean enough to drink.
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Farmers in California's Imperial Valley have the single largest water allocation along the Colorado River. They say they need to be compensated before taking cutbacks.
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Hamby represents the state of California in Colorado River negotiations. The 27-year-old is leaning on history and his Imperial Valley upbringing for guidance.