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Utah holds its first cloud seeding symposium

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 28, 2023) – Today marked the commencement of the highly anticipated Utah Cloud Seeding Symposium at Snowbird Resort. The landmark event proved to be a pivotal moment in the realm of weather modification, bringing together leading experts, researchers and stakeholders to explore the multifaceted world of cloud seeding.

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Utah Water Ways Hires Tage Flint as First Executive Director

SALT LAKE CITY (September 5, 2023) – Utah Water Ways today announced it has hired Tage Flint as the nonprofit’s first Executive Director. Tage Flint brings over 35 years of experience in water resource management to the role, most recently serving as the CEO and General Manager of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District.

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State, federal and local officials tour Utah forest management projects

SALT LAKE CITY (July 17, 2023) – Today state, federal and local officials visited forest management projects to see how Utah’s land managers are proactively addressing the wildfire crisis. Gov. Spencer Cox hosted Deputy Chief Chris French and Intermountain Regional Forester Mary Farnsworth with the U.S. Forest Service; Regional Conservationist Astor Boozer and State Conservationist Emily Fife with the Natural Resource Conservation Service; Legislators; County Commissioners; Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Joel Ferry; Brig. Gen. Kurt Davis, director of the Joint Staff, Utah National Guard, and more. 

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Checkpoint planned for July 22 on Markagunt OVH Trail

SALT LAKE CITY (July 13, 2023) – A checkpoint is planned for July 22, right off the Mammoth Creek Road on the Markagunt OHV Trail in Kane County. The checkpoint will run from 5-10 p.m. This checkpoint aims to verify driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and insurance documentation, promoting safe driving practices and administrative compliance.

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Gov. Cox appoints Brian Steed as new Great Salt Lake commissioner

SALT LAKE CITY (May 15, 2023) – Gov. Spencer Cox has named Brian Steed as the state’s new Great Salt Lake commissioner. This appointment is subject to approval by the Utah Senate. 

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Gov. Cox Issues Executive Order to Increase Utah’s Drought Resiliency

SALT LAKE CITY (May 10, 2023) – Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an executive order requiring water conservation at state facilities with the goal of increasing Utah’s drought resiliency. 

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Officials Encourage Preparation for Groundwater Flooding Hazards

SALT LAKE CITY (May 3, 2023) – Record snowpack across the state has increased the potential for groundwater flooding, landslides and debris flows in some areas. Many areas statewide have already experienced flooding and landslides. These hazards will increase as temperatures warm up.

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Utah launches nation’s first water-wise landscaping incentive program

West Jordan, UT (May 1, 2023) – Utah residents can now receive up to $3 per square foot when they replace their grass with water-efficient landscaping. The state of Utah is rolling out the nation’s first statewide landscape incentive program Monday, May 1, at 9:30 a.m. at the Conservation Garden Park, 8275 S. 1300 West, West Jordan.

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Gov. Cox declares state of emergency due to flooding and flood risks

SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2023) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has declared a state of emergency due to flooding and the resulting avalanches, landslides, rockslides, mudslides, and other dangerous conditions the state is experiencing.

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