Life in the desert is full of unique benefits and unique challenges. Plants and wildlife that have adapted to this climate over centuries have all developed methods to conserve, reduce and reuse the limited water supply available to them. Now, it is absolutely imperative that humans to do the same. We are living in a…
DetailsClick here to see the Tortoise Defender Oath Contact sarah@conserveswu.org to schedule a Certified Tortoise Defender session for your student group.
DetailsIn search of a new source of drinking water for county residents, the Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCD) is proposing to drill 18 deep water extraction wells at depths of 1100 to 5500 feet below ground surface (bgs) in the northern part of the county. The proposed wells would be drilled below the shallow…
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The Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) is joining the Kane County Water Conservancy District (KCWCD) to divert water from the tiny East Fork of the Virgin to build the Cove Reservoir About the Project: The East Fork of the Virgin flows through Orderville and joins the main channel of the Virgin River in…
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Cameron Carlson is an ambitious, lively and visionary young person who aims to make a big difference here in Southern Utah. The newest member of our board offers desert-scaping tips and shares his vision for the future in this inspiring Q&A. Starting with the basics – who are you and what do you do…
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PIKA-AYA TOOVEEP The Pika’aya Tooveep (“Tortoise Land” in the Shivwits dialect) program was initiated as a way to engage and learn from the original caretakers of this area about the land, the species it supports, and our role in safeguarding it. CSU has established a partnership with the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, our local universities,…
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CSU Scoping Comments on the Toquerville Butte Road-Utilities ROW EA
PUBLIC LANDS The care and conservation of local public lands have long been front-and-center for CSU and 2021 was no different. In July CSU welcomed a new Public Lands Program Director, Isabel Adler. Isabel’s enthusiasm and experience have already strengthened our programming and brought a fresh perspective to lingering challenges. We’re excited to see how…
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