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Washington county resident Zach Renstrom shares the story about changing attitudes towards water conservation in the arid southwestern corner of the state.
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A new food bank in Washington County now provides rural residents access to food and essential services.
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Earlier this year the Washington County Water Conservancy District received a $7 million grant from the Bureau of Reclamation for Chief Toquer Reservoir.
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In other news, a celebration of life is being held for Courtney Lynne Townsend this Saturday.
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The Northern Corridor is a proposed four-lane highway that would cut through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area in Washington County. Facing strong opposition as well as fierce support, its fate hangs in the balance.
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Estimates indicate that visitors and seasonal residents make up more than a quarter of the people in the St. George area on a typical day during peak season.
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In other news: Washington County has approved population control for ravens in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve to protect the desert tortoise population.
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It was confirmed by Canyons School district that a malfunction in a new security system activated a lockdown announcement at Butler Middle School.
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Washington County relies on the Virgin River, which is drought-prone. The county is currently using more than 90% of its annual reliable water supply.
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As part of the “Utah 360” statewide tour, Gov. Spencer Cox is set to visit Washington County this week.