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Hard Choices are Ahead for the Colorado River, but One Scientist's Voice is Making Waves
Jack Schmidt 'thinks big and speaks candidly,' and his brassy approach may be just what the doctor ordered for the…
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Green Storms in Blue Water: Unexplained Algae Blooms Increasing in Freshwater Lakes
Something troubling is happening in freshwater lakes around the world—algae are acting decidedly peculiar.
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Responsible Water Use Imperative This Summer
With a dry summer predicted, drought concerns prompting a state of emergency for Utah and water restrictions already…
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Ask an Expert - Coexisting with Wildlife During a Drought
Less water means less available habitat for wildlife, and since Utah is home to a sizable number of wildlife species,…
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Ask an Expert - How to Prioritize Home Irrigation During a Drought
To date, 100% of Utah is in the moderate drought category, and 90% of the state is experiencing extreme drought.
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Watering the Landscape with Less at USU
On an average summer day, the Utah State University Landscape Operations and Maintenance (LOAM) receives many calls…
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College of Engineering, This Is the Year 2000: Ben Damstedt
Ben Damstedt says that depth has never been his strength. In college he wanted to explore many different subjects.
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United States and Iranian Researchers Collaborate on Lake Urmia Restoration
In a rare exchange, scientists and water resources engineers from Iran and Utah are collaborating on a bold…
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USU Extension Website Offers Drought Information and Resources
To date, 100% of Utah is in the moderate drought category, and 90% of the state is experiencing extreme drought.
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This Is the Year 2000: Jen Thomas
Thomas works as an environmental engineer in groundwater and soil remediation and has spent most of her career with…
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Plastic Planet: Tracking Pervasive Microplastics Across the Globe
The plastic straw discarded in 1980 hasn't disappeared; it has fragmented into pieces too small to see, and is…
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USU Researchers Study Unique Groundwater Pathways in Logan Canyon
For those who live in snowy mountainous regions like the Wasatch Front, much of the water used for irrigation and…