MORGAN, Utah (KUTV) — Communities across Utah are tightening water use and exploring new conservation strategies as drought conditions persist statewide.
In Morgan County, officials are taking a proactive approach by rethinking how public spaces are landscaped and maintained, with an emphasis on reducing water consumption.
“It’s probably the worst I can remember,” said Bret Heiner, Morgan County’s public works director, reflecting on the region’s dry winter marked by below-average snowfall and rainfall.
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To combat the shortage, the county has increasingly turned to “dryscaping,” replacing traditional grass with rock and drought-resistant landscaping in key areas. The effort has expanded in recent years as water concerns have intensified…