In Utah, water touches every sector of the economy and keeps Utah’s natural sites vibrant. From agriculture to hi-tech, skiing to hiking the state’s many amazing national parks, water affects every part of Utah’s economic growth and natural beauty.
Utah faces a daunting challenge. It is both one of the driest and fastest growing states in the nation, and it must find ways to provide water for a population that is projected to nearly double by 2060, while also maintaining thriving industry and healthy rivers, lakes, wetlands and aquifers. The current demand for water is not sustainable, and Utah needs to find new approaches that stretch limited water resources and improve water efficiency, technology, infrastructure, and policy.