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OGDEN — Fireworks are prohibited east of Harrison Boulevard and along the Ogden and Weber River parkways again this year as severe drought and high fire risks persist in Utah. In 2021, Ogden prohibited fireworks citywide because of extreme risks, but this year’s conditions are judged ...

OGDEN — As the city works toward encouraging water-wise landscaping, Ogden City Council members are considering significant changes to landscaping requirements for new commercial and multifamily residential development. Proposed changes include limiting lawn turf requirements, looking at ...

SOUTH OGDEN — John Hepworth says he has been keeping track of his secondary water usage via the supplier’s installed meter, so he was surprised to get a letter warning him not to overwater during this year’s drought restrictions. “Please watch your watering carefully, because WE are ...

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With Utah’s extreme drought conditions from 2021 carrying over into 2022, residents statewide are depending on the reservoir system now more than ever. Utah has 45 large reservoirs that capture water from mountain streams in 11 river basins statewide, however, 95% of Utah’s water supply ...

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OGDEN — Actions taken by water users within the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, along with recent weather, has benefited water supply throughout the area. With reservoirs at 55% capacity, up from 35% in March, the district plans to move from their current response — level 5-extreme ...

Although many Utahns are watering their lawns less frequently, in response to the current drought, one Brigham Young University professor says that half of Utah residents are still overwatering. Rob Sowby, a civil and construction engineering professor at BYU, has contributed to over 200 civil ...

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