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Metro

Data shows Utah snowpack slightly lower than average, but might improve

By Evan Alvarez
January 27, 2025 01:29 PM
Utah's snowpack levels are slightly lower than average as of Jan. 21, but there is still plenty of time for that to improve, according to data provided by the National Water and Climate Center.
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Campus

BYU researchers make advancements with drought-resistant grass

By Payton Pingree
September 03, 2024 09:28 AM
BYU researchers in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences recently discovered a new type of grass that can survive drought conditions.
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Environment

How Provo is helping to conserve water

By Nathan Beitler
March 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Water is a very precious natural resource, one that we may take for granted.
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State

Threat of wildfires continues despite record-breaking precipitation levels

By Emma Butler
July 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, said that the moisture produced more vegetation than normal this year. While Utah is currently in a “green phase,” she said, it won’t be long before all the new vegetation dries out.
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Local

Provo saves 700 million gallons of water over the last year

By Ethan Porter
June 23, 2023 12:00 AM
Over this past year, Provo saved700 million gallonsof water as the city focused on increased conservation efforts to combat the ongoing drought.
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Campus News

College students, faculty collaborate on Great Salt Lake emergency report

By Ethan Porter
January 30, 2023 12:00 AM
The Great Salt Lake is facing unprecedented danger according to a new report conducted by BYU students and faculty in collaboration with other universities across the state.
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State

Gov. Cox discusses family, education and social media in State of the State address

By Anna Hair
January 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox delivered his State of the State address on Jan. 19 and addressed issues surrounding education, social media, family and more.
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Religion

The Church releases a statement on the importance of water conservation

June 22, 2022 12:00 AM
By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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State

Utah faces worst drought period since Middle Ages

By Kristine Kim
June 08, 2021 12:00 AM
Utah is currently going through a megadrought, facing the driest 20-year period since the Middle Ages according to BYU ecosystem ecology professor Ben Abbott.
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Local

Legislative panel encourages Salt Lake Chamber to participate in statewide progress

By Katie Harris
January 24, 2019 12:00 AM
Business people from around the state gathered on Friday, Jan. 18, to discuss their priorities for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.
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Readers' Forum

Readers' Forum: 1/22/19

By Josh Carter
January 22, 2019 12:00 AM
Diet fads
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Local

Gov. Herbert announces a state of emergency due to Utah drought

By Ciera Kueser
October 17, 2018 12:00 AM
The Spanish Oaks Reservoir is a reservoir in Utah currently affected by drought. (Lauren Hanson)
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Campus News

BYU landscaping values design, sustainability

By Hannah Lafond
April 04, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU student Leslie Stewart draws a landscape plan. Stewart placed first in the National Collegiate Landscaping Competition for her work in the exterior landscape design competition. (BYU Photo)
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Metro

Utah’s water supply expected to run short in 25 years

By Liesl Nielsen
May 29, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah's water supply is predicted to fall short of the population's need in 25 years. Citizens are encouraged to preserve water. (le.utah.gov)
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Local

Officials say water systems need $33 billion upgrade

By Michelle Staker
May 20, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY-- Utah water conservancy districts officials want state aid to repair aging water system pipelines.
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Local

Citizens rally to keep prison out of Tooele County

By Megan Kennedy
May 29, 2015 12:00 AM
No Prison in Tooele County co-founders Jewel Allen and Katrina Hill organized the rally preceding the Prison Relocation Commission information session.
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