We're pleased that April is quenching the thirst of every corner of our land with statewide rainfall this week!
The blue guide is for conventional lawns & the green guide is for those who have intentionally planted low water use lawn varieties.

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Spring is unrivaled in its splendor, awakening the world with its vibrant colors! Our Conservation Section put together a list of tips & tricks to help you reduce water waste without compromising the aesthetic value of your garden this spring: bit.ly/40aFSxj

You can fish at Panguitch Lake now, but please stay away from the dam.

How high do you think the south arm of the lake will rise before it starts to drop again due to evaporation & use, & when will this peak happen? Use the form to make a guess!

It's #EarthDay 🌎 so here's a soul-stirring reminder of our profound dependence on water. Every droplet of water — from misty clouds to rushing rivers — is intertwined with the pulse of existence itself. Here are 7 ways you can safeguard the supply: water.utah.gov/7-ways-to-prot…

Hey, #WaitToWater & #SlowTheFlow so we can extend our water resources & enhance grass root resilience. The blue guide is for conventional lawns & the green guide is for those who have intentionally planted low water use lawn varieties.

Some of the Wasatch Front's aqueducts need modern-day makeovers to withstand potential seismic action, so we've been busy allocating funds for projects! Water conservancy districts are heading this work, but we plan to share updates. Learn more: bit.ly/3JvSRn6

Provo River + the night sky, in honor of #DarkSkyMonth . 🤩From its headwaters nestled in the rugged embrace of the High Uintas, to its journey through Jordanelle & Deer Creek Reservoirs➡️Utah Lake➡️Jordan River➡️Great Salt Lake, this river channels its force.

📷: Mike Fenster

The 2023 water-related land use dataset is now available! This provides the basis for understanding water use across the state. We collect these data annually as they are an integral part of planning and managing water resources. | dwre-utahdnr.opendata.arcgis.com/pages/wrlu

News about the Utah Division of Water Resources Basin Integrated Plan from Deseret News. It's great to see this assessment moving forward.

The comments demonstrate its need 🫣

I'm so grateful for the dedicated state employees and partners at the wheel.

#utpol #utleg

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We've completed the Work Plan that will guide efforts to help safeguard water supply for the #GreatSaltLake Basin! Learn more & explore the projects that make up this critical collaborative effort to better understand supply & demand within the basin. | bit.ly/3TYf2aG

It's sunny, but ground temps are low & grass isn't growing, so wait to water! The blue guide is for conventional lawns & the green guide is for intentionally planted low water use lawn. Thanks for helping #SlowTheFlow . Learn more about the guides: bit.ly/weeklywatering

Big progress has been made on Panguitch Dam. Water is being released as much as possible, the dam has been stabilized, and ice is no longer pressing against the dam. Details are in our FB post. facebook.com/UtahDNR/posts/…

Today's #WednesdayWaterWin goes to Intermountain Health & Friends Of Monarchs | Utah for their teamwork replacing thirsty, nonfunctional grass with monarch waystations at several #Utah hospitals & clinics! Essential nutrition for butterflies & other pollinators + much less water = 🏆

Panguitch Dam is damaged 👇

This is the time of year when snowpack typically peaks! Spread the good water word by sharing this post with the reminder that precipitation isn't promised. Let's embrace an ethos of proactive stewardship, continuously stretching the supply to meet the demands of the future! 💧

Today's #WednesdayWaterWin goes to Utah DOT & QCNR at USU + partners & volunteers for making this waterwise, native, pollinator garden rest stop off of I-15 in Perry! 🏆This is a beautiful example of intentional use of our state's precious water resources. | qcnr.usu.edu/pollinator-hab…

April is Dark Sky Month here in #Utah (thanks, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox!) & we want to see your favorite photos of Utah waters in the dark. Drop them in the replies. 👇

We're starry eyed over this view at Goosenecks State Park overlooking a deep meander of the San Juan River.

📷: Matt Muirhead