Archive for July 2025

Utah’s agricultural program to reduce water use through improved efficiency is showing some encouraging results. Nearly 700 projects have secured funding under the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Agricultural Water Optimization Program. To date, 250 projects have been completed resulting in annual savings of over 40,891 acre-feet of water! This volume of water could…

Severe weather events, particularly heavy rainfall, are becoming increasingly common. Having reliable assessments of location and timing for such occurrences is crucial for saving lives and property. Researchers have developed a new AI method that converts low-resolution global weather data into high-resolution precipitation maps.    Researchers utilize historical weather model data, which describe global precipitation…

The Kootenai River originates from glaciers in Canada and its watershed spans over 19,000 square miles across British Columbia, Montana, and Idaho. The river crosses the US-Canada border twice. Residents on both sides of the border share its waters and its pollution.   Researchers have recently launched a $4.9 million transboundary study aimed at promoting…

Aging dams and other river barrier infrastructure pose an increasing risk to communities. New research explains that dam removal can significantly enhance safety and resilience against extreme weather.    The research paper, “Barrier Removal is a Strategy for Climate Resilience,” from Utah State University highlights how removing outdated or unsafe dams and barriers can improve…