State leaders preparing for a long, dry summer as Gov. Cox declares drought
About this episode
Utah's drought emergency declaration and its implications for water use and environmental concerns are discussed with state decision makers.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has declared a drought emergency after a record low snowpack has left our reservoirs below where we'd like them to be heading into the hottest and driest part of the year. It comes amid growing tensions over data center development in the Utah, with locals at city council meetings across the state voicing their concerns about potential environmental impacts of these projects meant to support emerging technology and economic growth. Lindsay Aerts sits down with decision makers in the state's Department of Natural Resources to understand how the state goes about making decisions about our state's water use.
People in this episode
Host: Lindsay Aerts
Topics covered
- drought
- water use
- environmental impact
- data center development
- Utah politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Department of Natural Resources
Places: Utah
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