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Securing Our Water Future: An Evening with Peter Annin

By Mike Scott January 26, 2025Water

Join Peter Annin, author of “Purified” and a leading voice in water recycling and management, for an insightful discussion on how Washington County's water plans compare to innovative practices across…

Why Not Run For City Council?

By Mike Scott January 23, 2025Community Events

Have you ever thought about making a real difference in our community? This November, Ivins residents will elect two City Council members and a Mayor. It’s your chance to step…

Low Snow, High Stakes: Water and Growth

By Mike Scott January 19, 2025Water

Water is the lifeblood of our desert community, and I know many Ivins residents are deeply concerned about its availability as development continues at a seemingly relentless pace across the…

A Reservoir of Good News for Dry Wash

By Mike Scott January 17, 2025Water

Ivins residents can celebrate a significant win for open space and water conservation. In a letter from Zach Renstrom, General Manager of the Washington County Water Conservancy District, the district…

A Peek Into 2025 Water Conditions

By Mike Scott January 6, 2025Water

Curious about how our water outlook is shaping up for 2025? Let’s dive into some data tracked by the USDA’s National Water and Climate Center. This daily tracking provides a…

Grow with The New Ivins Community Garden

By Mike Scott January 2, 2025Community Events

The Healthy Ivins Coalition is thrilled to announce the creation of the Ivins Community Garden, a new opportunity for Ivins residents to get their hands in the soil, grow fresh…

Stay In The Loop With A New Alert System

By Mike Scott December 24, 2024Community Events, Public Safety, Public Services

Ivins City has a powerful new communication tool called Yoppify to keep you informed when it matters most. Whether it’s sudden service outages, public safety alerts, road closures, or other…

Wells Get By With A Little Help From…

By Mike Scott December 19, 2024Water

A 1993 report, titled "Utah State Water Plan: Kanab Creek/Virgin River Basin," highlighted a critical challenge: “In general, irrigation water needs exceed supply. This accents the need for wise management…

Affordable Housing Off Hwy 91?

By Mike Scott December 6, 2024Development

The Utah Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) is looking for development proposals that "offer solutions to solve the housing crisis" on a 40-acre parcel of land in Ivins just off Hwy…

Overview Of The 2024 Water Year

By Mike Scott December 1, 2024Water

The Virgin and Santa Clara rivers had a combined streamflow of just over 112,000 acre-feet of water in the 12 months ending in September. This is more than the median…