On January 13, Governor Cox released his Coordinated Action Plan for Water. Branded as a “groundbreaking effort,” the document is meant to show that Utah’s executive office is on the cutting edge of water policy. However, the governor has not announced large new plans, programs, or strategies for addressing water issues in the state. There is nothing substantially new in the Governor’s plan.
Read MoreEarth Day comes on the heels of Governor Cox’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions. Governor Cox recommended some mild water conservation measures which fail to provide the vital leadership Utahns deserve in this climate change mega drought.
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A Coalition seeks an investigation into Kane County Water District proposal for $22 million in taxpayer funding and whether it violates federal law. Project purpose was claimed to be agricultural, but money is really for municipal water in suburbs of St. George.
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There are dozens of bills on water this legislative session, some good and some bad. The Utah Rivers Council has refocused our efforts on two bills, H.B. 40 sponsored by Representative Melissa Ballard and H.B. 328 proposed by Representative Joel Ferry.
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House Bill 328 is first step to diverting Green River Water to Wasatch Front lawns. Utah Representative Joel Ferry, Brigham City, is running H.B. 328 to divert the Green River to provide water to America’s most wasteful water users – Wasatch Front residents.
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This legislative session, there are dozens of bills being debated that impact the future of water and the well being of Utah’s environment. We’ve broken down each of the bills, including relevant information you should know and links to each bill if you want to read further!
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