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Video: Some water districts no longer offer incentives for artificial turf
07-18-2024 by Ben Winslow
HERRIMAN, Utah — Some days, Shauna Purser really likes her lawn. Other days, she doesn't like it so much. "Very, very mixed feelings. Ther...
Hungry, hungry bovines: How cows are helping benefit the Great Salt Lake
07-17-2024 by Megan Banta
The Nature Conservancy Utah has gained ground on thousands of acres of wetland in its yearslong battle against the invasive grass using its...
12 Great Salt Lake-themed art projects unveiled as Salt Lake City looks to 'wake' the lake
07-17-2024 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — Scholars, politicians and environmental groups have all written and spoken about Great Salt Lake's importance, but Utah's c...
How cows are used as weed eaters — literally — to help the Great Salt Lake retain water
07-16-2024 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Hungry bovines chomp on aggressive water-hungry reed, helping environment. Caretakers of the land around the Great Salt Lake, at wildlife...
How to get paid to rip out your lawn: A user guide
07-16-2024 by Heather May
So you’re thinking about ripping out your lawn — and getting paid a government rebate to do it. Some advice: There are plenty of funds...
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Utah looks to ink deals with Israel for water-saving technologies
07-15-2024 by Ben Winslow
DEER VALLEY, Utah — Building off relationships established during a visit to Israel, state leaders are hoping to reach an agreement soon for...
A major indie-pop band is asking its Utah fans to care about the Great Salt Lake
07-15-2024 by Palak Jayswal
The band AJR, playing two shows this week at Delta Center, is working with two Utah environmental groups Two Utah environmental groups are...
Utah breaks ground on 'incredible' new Antelope Island visitor center
07-13-2024 by Carter Williams
SYRACUSE — Antelope Island remains one of Utah's most-visited state parks, and state officials are hoping to turn its popularity into a lear...
Washington County leads state in replacing ‘lazy lawns’ with water-friendly landscaping
07-09-2024 by Mori Kessler
ST. GEORGE — If you can imagine 28 football fields’ worth of grass or an 18-inch wide roll of turf that is over 200 miles long when unrolled...
The Colorado River: Strategies from lower and upper basin states to reduce water consumption
07-09-2024 by Emma Pitts
‘The bottom line is we’re pursuing the opportunity to give credit where credit is due for this conserved water,’ Colorado River Authority of...
Lake-effect drought? New study shows a shrinking Great Salt Lake may exacerbate Utah's drought conditions
07-08-2024 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — A new study by scientists at Utah State University shows that a shrinking Great Salt Lake may exacerbate drought conditions...
A new study shows what areas are impacted more by Great Salt Lake dust
07-04-2024 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — A new study from the University of Utah highlights communities that are being significantly impacted by dust blowing off a...
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Utah close to settling lawsuit over Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
07-04-2024 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — The state of Utah appears to be close to settling a long-running lawsuit over control of land within the Bear River Migrato...
How Great Salt Lake dust impacts people of color
07-03-2024 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
New research shows heightened vulnerability among certain populations The 800 square miles of exposed bed of the Great Salt Lake is dispro...
Wild About Utah: An auto tour of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
07-01-2024 by Emily Calhoun
I recently drove through the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Auto Route Tour alongside Sheri Quinn and Colleen Meidt. Come along with us as...
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Box Elder farmers shared concerns at the first Great Salt Lake Roadshow
06-28-2024 by Katie White
Utah lawmakers are asking for ideas about managing the Great Salt Lake. UPR’s Katie White attended the first ever Great Salt Lake Road Show...
Why this summer probably won't be an 'anomaly' for the Great Salt Lake
06-27-2024 by Carter Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — The Great Salt Lake typically rises in the winter and spring as more water flows into the lake from snowpack runoff and few...
St. George got hammered in the national media as a water waster. Can the green spot in the desert become a saver?
06-25-2024 by Mark Eddington
Washington County is getting serious about saving water, even as the Lake Powell pipeline seems like a pipe dream. St. George • Zach Renst...
Can the military and conservation coexist? Great Salt Lake says yes
06-25-2024 by Sean Higgins
Conservation and military use don’t always go hand in hand. But in the case of Great Salt Lake, it’s a different story. From Logan to Utah...
What progress is being made in the Colorado River Basin to help?
06-22-2024 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Briefing details successful on the ground projects in Utah, Colorado How much money will it take to save the Colorado River? And is mone...
‘Mud glaciers’ and sand waves: Unearth trapped sediment’s influence on the ever-changing Lake Powell
06-21-2024 by Alysha Lundgren
ST. GEORGE — Sand waves flow behind Jack Stauss, repeatedly rolling and breaking near a debris-heavy section of the river as he discusses se...
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