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Sixteen Utah State University scholars are honorees of the prestigious 2022 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship search.

Utah State University students Bruce Brewer, Cristina Chirvasa and Wesley Mills are 2022 Goldwater Scholars.

In 2018, L.A. County voters approved Measure W, a massive tax aimed at protecting beaches and improving water supply through storm water capture. Yet only $95.5 million has been disbursed for projects out of $556 million collected.

Increased streamflow — the rate at which water is carried by rivers and streams — could be seen as a boon for the drought-stricken Western United States. But too much water comes with hazards.<br/>

Wildfires are increasing streamflow throughout the Western U.S., raising new threats for public safety and water management, according to researchers.

We have an opportunity for you to take action and protect Southern California steelhead trout. CalTrout is currently leading the effort to have

DENVER -- The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal flakes on a ski run while the rest of the land goes thirsty.

With decreasing snowpack due to drought and climate change, the ski industry has invested millions of dollars in more efficient snowmaking systems. Some question whether the practice is a wise use of energy and water. But a Colorado water official says snowmaking accounts for less than one-tenth of 1% of the water that is diverted in the state and is considered a beneficial use because it brings in tourism.

DENVER — The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: Snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal flakes on a ski run, while the rest of the land goes thirsty.

DENVER • The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal flakes on a ski run while the rest of the