Washington County

Convincing the public on wastewater recycling has been challenging in other communities. But experts say treated wastewater will be perfectly safe and taste great.

In other news, Logan City is beginning the process of updating its 20-year general plan with a kick-off workshop Wednesday.

Washington County residents, Molly Graf and Joe Hoy are part of the many whose homes are to be featured in the future Parade of Gardens Southern Utah tour for their implementation of water-efficient desert landscaping.

Washington county resident Zach Renstrom shares the story about changing attitudes towards water conservation in the arid southwestern corner of the state.

A new food bank in Washington County now provides rural residents access to food and essential services.

Earlier this year the Washington County Water Conservancy District received a $7 million grant from the Bureau of Reclamation for Chief Toquer Reservoir.

In other news, a celebration of life is being held for Courtney Lynne Townsend this Saturday.

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.

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.

In other news: Washington County has approved population control for ravens in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve to protect the desert tortoise population.