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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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