Utah's Cove Reservoir was proposed under false pretenses to win federal subsidy, critics allege
Utahâs Cove Reservoir was proposed under false pretenses to win federal subsidy, critics allege Supporters say the water is needed for farming, but could eventually be used for other purposes. (Courtesy photo by Utah Rivers Council) This land slated for a future subdivision in St. George is among the supposed alfalfa fields to be irrigated by water from the proposed Cove Reservoir far upstream on the Virgin River in Kane County. Project critics contend the dam proponents have deliberately mischaracterized the reservoirâs purpose to win huge federal subsidies intended to support agri...
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