External Engagement News

Explore Utah Science posted the first of its 5-part "Follow the Flow" radio series, focusing on research being done to maintain and protect Utah's water. The series is funded by iUTAH. Tune in at 5PM, March 4, 2014 on KCPW! Airs on 88.3 and 105.3.

The iUTAH Summer Research Institute 2014 will be July 7 to 11 at Bear River watershed in Logan. More details to come.

Utah Public Radio's Zesty Garden interviewed Utah Water Watch Coordinator, Brian Greene about harvesting rainwater on your own property. In his interview, he mentioned iUTAH research on green infrastructure.

An article that appeared in the Standard-Examiner about the citizen scientists that help with the Utah Water Watch program around the state of Utah.

How should Utah look in 10, 20 and 50 years? Utah Governor Gary Herbert invites Utahns to share their ideas with water resource experts at one of the public meetings listed below.  Those who cannot attend the meeting may share their thoughts online at http://www.utahswater.org/.

Topics to be discussed include—

• Managing water to maximize efficiency
• Addressing competition for water resources
• Supplying water for a growing population while protecting the environment and high quality of life
• Funding construction and maintenance of water infrastructure
• Supplying water for agriculture
• Addressing the complexities of water law
• Considering other issues relating to Utah’s long-range water future

Meeting Schedule

All meetings will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a public comment period followed by breakout sessions.