Water, Land, and Identity
Science Moab talks to Dr. Karletta Chief about finding water resiliency
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Council discusses new water-efficient landscaping ordinance
New developments will have to install water-efficient landscapes, indoor fixtures
How much water does the Moab Golf Course use?
As the city talks through water-efficient landscaping, a closer look at water use in the valley
Water for the next century
Local planners seek public input on a plan for water resiliency
Troubled waters: Thompson Springs water board talks legalities, challenges, and the future
A recent water study also found that the town had a water deficit, though that deficit is likely only “on paper.”
Science Moab: Coming down from the La Sals
This week, Science Moab talked with hydrogeologist Tom Lachmar about the path water takes from the high peaks of the La Sals to the Colorado River.
Moab History: Irrigating the Moab Valley
Pictured here are some of the methods Euro-American settlers employed for irrigating and taming the waterways that wind their way through the Moab Valley.
Experts join water workshop to explain local, state, and region-wide water issues
The Grand County Commission hosted a water workshop ahead of its regular meeting on Aug. 2.
2021 water quality report released
Report finds quality is still good
New research into Moab’s water availability
Moab’s watershed is complex, and understanding it is crucial to good development decisions. On April 19, the Grand County Commission hosted the first of what it hopes will be quarterly information sessions with…