Flagstaff planning commission recommends ban on commercial data centers after heated public comment The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend Proposal 2 to City Council, a zoning-text amendment that would bar commercial data centers in city limits, after staff outlined legal risks and dozens of speakers raised concerns about water, energy and neighborhood impacts.

Flagstaff's Planning and Zoning Commission has sparked heated debate by recommending a ban on commercial data centers due to concerns over water, energy use, and neighborhood impacts.

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The Texas Water Journal has published a new article titled "Supplied by the Sky: The First #Rainwater - Sourced Public #Water System in Texas, USA,” by Walker, Lopez, Powell, Murden & Mitchell. twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org/twj/article/... #waterconservation #txwater #texaswater

Max Hidalgo is turning air into safe drinking water with his Yawa device 💧
A reminder that innovation can bring clean water to communities that need it most.

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Taylor Fox, candidate for Utah County commission seat A, pledges fiscal restraint and water planning On the Utah County Republican Party podcast, Taylor Fox said he would review commissioner pay and staffing, pledged not to vote to raise property taxes, and prioritized water conservation, parks and 0-based budgeting if elected to seat A on the county commission.

Taylor Fox is shaking up the race for Utah County Commission by prioritizing fiscal restraint, reviewing commissioner salaries, and emphasizing water conservation—are his plans the change voters have been waiting for?

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On water and farms, candidate urges storage, infrastructure planning and tools to keep farmland in production Michelle Cafuzzi told the Utah County Republican Party podcast she favors groundwater storage, careful infrastructure matching for rapid development, and use of conservation tools (greenbelt, agricultural protection zoning) to keep farms viable amid development pressure.

Michelle Cafuzzi is advocating for smarter water storage and innovative strategies to protect Utah's farmland, emphasizing the need for local collaboration to tackle drought and development challenges.

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Glendale council backs $127,000 amendment to water master plan as staff warns of $706 million, 20-year repair bill Glendale's water utilities staff told the council the city faces steep costs to repair aging pipelines and facilities and recommended stepping up replacements and pursuing reuse projects; council approved a $127,211 amendment to the consultant contract to finish the master plan and pursue partnerships.

Glendale's water system is in crisis, with over 60% of assets needing urgent repairs and a staggering $706 million price tag looming over the next 20 years.

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Help your lawn thrive through the dry, hot summer with spring maintenance. Grass seeds need water and about three weeks to grow, so plan to seed ahead of the May 1 regional lawn watering restrictions. Get more tips at www.itsalldrinkingwater.ca

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Ashland schedules FY27 budget work session; commissioners debate accelerating waterline replacements The commission set a one-day budget work session April 16 and discussed a proposal to accelerate $10 million in waterline replacements over 15 years, water loss reduction efforts and possible equipment and staffing needs to speed repairs.

Ashland's city commissioners are gearing up for a crucial budget work session, aiming to tackle aging water infrastructure and a staggering 44% water loss—can they turn the tide on this pressing issue?

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Panelists say SB 250 would have redirected $200 million to Great Salt Lake efforts; bill stalled amid influence from large water users Panelists at a Hinckley forum described Senate Bill 250 as a proposal to deauthorize Bear River development and move roughly $200 million into a Great Salt Lake account for leases, purchases and monitoring; they said the legislature allocated only ~70,000 acre‑feet and committee processes favored large water users over impacted communities.

Panelists at the University of Utah forum revealed that a critical proposal to save the Great Salt Lake was stalled due to legislative priorities favoring large water users over community needs.

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Beavers, dams and ‘low-tech’ restoration: how animals could help store water and rebuild streams Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologist Tory Ritter told a Bonner Milltown roundtable that beavers and beaver-mimicry restoration can help retain water, improve water quality and increase landscape resilience; Ritter outlined mapping, restoration techniques, pilot transplant projects and permitting requirements.

Beavers are nature’s unsung heroes, capable of transforming our landscapes and restoring vital ecosystems—could their revival be the key to a healthier environment?

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City staff propose temporary zoning rules and ordinance changes to cap institutional water use as Stage 2 drought declared Public‑utilities staff recommended removing institutional exemptions from the city’s water‑use cap and adopting temporary land‑use regulations tied to conservation; director Laura Briefer told council snowpack is at 49% and runoff is early, prompting a Stage 2 drought declaration.

Salt Lake City is taking bold steps to ensure fair water conservation by eliminating exemptions for institutional users amid an urgent Stage 2 drought declaration.

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Salt Lake City legislative affairs office outlines 2026 session wins and items to watch — taxes, transportation and water The legislative affairs director told council staff tracked 351 bills this session; highlighted wins including truth‑in‑taxation transparency adjustments, transportation funding options and water‑conservation amendments, and flagged ongoing work to implement a new state requirement for a tiered critical‑capacity roads map.

Salt Lake City's legislative session just wrapped up with significant wins in transparency, transportation funding, and water conservation that could reshape city policy!

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County hears drought update: Cape under state ‘Level 2’ drought; officials urged to step up conservation and interconnections A water-resources analyst told Barnstable County commissioners the Cape Cod region remains under a Level 2 drought declaration (based on February data), urging conservation, supplier interconnections and regional planning because Outer Cape freshwater lenses are thin and vulnerable to saltwater intrusion.

Cape Cod is facing a critical Level 2 drought, putting pressure on water supplies and prompting urgent calls for conservation and strategic planning.

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Parowan reviews water‑rate proposal and readies education, enforcement as drought limits irrigation City consultants recommended uniform water‑rate increases over the next five years to meet target funding; council and staff outlined a public education campaign and a graduated enforcement plan for pressurized irrigation amid low runoff and limited system storage.

Parowan City Council is considering a significant water-rate increase as drought conditions threaten irrigation, impacting both residents and farmers.

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Encinitas council introduces native‑plant ordinance, asks staff to return with modest incentives The Encinitas City Council voted unanimously to introduce a native‑plant ordinance that would require 50% Southern California native plants for qualifying projects and 100% for city projects and areas within 50 feet of sensitive habitat; council asked staff to return in 12–15 months to review effectiveness and to provide a budgetary analysis of modest incentive options.

The Encinitas City Council is stepping up for the environment by proposing an ordinance that mandates 50% native plants in qualifying projects and 100% for city developments—could this be the boost biodiversity needs?

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Adams County Land & Water reports $300,000 in conservation work; committee approves 2026 plan after questions on testing and replanting Land & Water staff said it helped implement more than $300,000 in conservation practices in 2025 and that grant funding will cover a larger share of wages in 2026. The committee approved the annual report and the 2026 work plan after public questions about soil and water testing and reforestation plans.

Adams County's Land & Water Committee just approved a $300,000 conservation plan for 2026, but residents are calling for clearer soil and water testing information!

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LA County Public Works outlines $126.3 million stormwater capture project at Bassett High School LA County Public Works presented plans for a $126.3 million regional stormwater capture and groundwater recharge project centered at Bassett High School that would recharge the San Gabriel Basin, serve roughly 1,300 families a year and create a leased passive recreational area. Officials described three construction-area alternatives, traffic-closure plans and a community meeting ahead of construction.

A groundbreaking $126.3 million stormwater capture project at Bassett High School aims to recharge the San Gabriel Basin and support 1,300 families—transforming both water conservation and community space!

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💧🚨 Heads up, Jeffco Residents!
Stage 1 🌵 Water Restrictions are now in effect.

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💧🚨 Heads up, Jeffco Residents!
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Shorter showers 🚿
Fix leaks 🔧
Smart watering 🌱

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