Research News

The iUTAH household water survey was mentions in an Environmental Monitor article on July 29, 2014. The article explains that as scientists and governments in the western U.S. continue to plan for how to meet the water needs of a growing population in a potentially drier climate, they’ll benefit from methods that move beyond scientific knowledge and let the voice of the people in the region come to the surface.

The Utah Household Water Survey is underway. Researchers from Utah State University and the University of Utah are collaborating with local municipalities across northern Utah to study water use, water policies, and water resource issues in Utah. This summer randomly selected neighbohoods in northern Utah are taking part in a water survey that will provide important information about water use in Utah households. Check out the Utah Household Water Survey page for more informatoin about the survey.

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.

Join the Western Water Assessment (WWA) and the Wasatch Dendroclimatology Research (WADR) Group—a joint effort of USU, BYU, and US Forest Service scientists— for a workshop to support the application of multi-century tree-ring reconstructions of streamflow in water management in northern Utah. 

Water resource engineers, managers, planners, consultants, and other water decision-makers are especially encouraged to attend. There is no charge for the workshop, but please RSVP to by September 15, 2013. Space is limited.