Published June 9, 2021 at 9:06 AM MDT
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Utah is in the midst of its worst drought since the 1950s. Now, state and local leaders are calling on people to conserve water. Some homeowners and developers have turned to “localscapes” — like the ones at Desert Color — to do so. This story and more in the Wednesday morning news brief.
Wednesday morning, June 9, 2021
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Drought Conditions Could Lead To July 4 Fireworks Ban
Gov. Spencer Cox issued another executive order Tuesday aimed at water conservation. It requires state facilities in northern Utah to water their lawns just twice a week. In southern Utah, it’s three times a week. Ninety percent of the state has been in an extreme drought since the start of the year. Cox urged Utahns to voluntarily follow the state facility rule for their lawns. Dry conditions also mean an increased fire risk. Cox said if nothing changes, he would likely enact a statewide fireworks ban around the 4th of July, when they’re usually allowed. —