Managing Groundwater and Surface Water--Putting Utah's Water Strategy to the Test

In 2017, Utah’s Governor Herbert received the recommendations of comprehensive water strategy on the future management of groundwater and surface water resources for the state. It is a difficult situation with Utah being one of the driest states in the country and experiencing a booming economy that is expected to double the population before 2060. One city, Provo is facing the challenge of protecting ownership of water rights, replenishing diminishing underground aquifers, and providing a sustainable water supply for its growing population. Currently, a number of aquifer storage alternatives are being investigated to meet these challenges and this presentation will address these alternatives and how success can be achieved.