Water

Last night, Peter Annin, author of Purified and a leading expert on water recycling, gave a presentation organized by Conserve Southwest Utah on how communities across the country are rethinking…

As we experience the driest water year in at least 42 years, the need for a clear, effective drought contingency plan for Washington County and its cities has never been…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Chuck Gillette, the Ivins City Director of Public Works presented an analysis of risks from the potential accumulation and spread of PFAS and other heavy metals in the proposed Dry…