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FIRED UP: Wildlife, Fish and Water Security in Utah
Utah State University scientist and department head in the Department of Watershed Sciences, Patrick Belmont, will be…
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USU Extension Offers Water Storage Tips
Because water is fundamental for daily life, providing for water needs in the event of an emergency should be a top…
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River Arrival: USU Geologist Explores When the Colorado Met the Sea of Cortez
GSA Fellow Susanne Jänecke and colleagues publish new insights in the journal 'Geology.'
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Ask an Expert - With Proper Care, Drought Won't Permanently Damage Yards
Even with this reduced irrigation schedule, lawns can stay fairly green but will develop brown patches; however, the…
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USU Researcher Leads Team Monitoring Grizzly Creek Burn Scar Hydrologic Response
As part of Belize Lane's NSF RAPID Grant, she and her students are monitoring the post-wildfire hydrologic response…
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Wetlands are a Cost-Effective Way to Improve Water Quality Downstream of Agricultural Land
While the Upper Midwestern United States boasts some of the most productive farmland in the world, intensive…
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Ask an Expert - Five Tips to Help Trees Thrive During Drought
Trees provide cooling shade that helps reduce temperatures and energy bills, and they are an essential part of our…
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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.