Utah looks to other states for more water under new bill

Senate President Stuart Adams unveils bill to create a “Utah Water Agent” who will seek out future water supplies beyond Utah’s borders.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Irrigation in Moab on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Irrigation in Moab on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

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