State Water Strategy Advisory Team to present
50-year water strategy to Gov. Herbert
What: The State Water Strategy Advisory Team will present their recommendations — the result of four years of research, discussion and public input — to Gov. Gary R. Herbert.
The recommendations include strategies to be considered by state and local leaders, businesses, Utah families and others to ensure Utah has the water resources to maintain a high quality of life, a healthy environment and a thriving economy for the next 50 years. The recommendations cover 11 topics including conservation, water supply management, ecosystem health and water funding.
When:
Wed., July 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.
Where:
Utah State Capitol, Gold Room
350 N. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Who:
Gov. Gary R. Herbert
Rep. Timothy Hawkes, co-chair
Warren Peterson, co-chair
Tage Flint, co-chair
Members of the advisory team
Envision Utah
Background:
In 2013 Gov. Gary Herbert created the State Water Strategy Advisory Team, tasked with producing recommendations for a 50-year state water strategy. The team consists of a volunteer group of water experts including researchers, a climatologist, water managers, agricultural representatives, environmental advocates, elected officials and others. Envision Utah has supported the work of the advisory team.
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