Cities and counties around the West are incentivizing residents to ditch their lawns in favor of more drought-resistant landscaping. States like California and Nevada are usually thought to be leading this effort. But this Spring, Utah will have the first state-wide rebate program in the country. Plus, LGBTQ issues provoke strong opinions from conservative and liberal residents in Cortez. We hear from one liberal activist in the Southern Colorado town who was recalled from his seat on the school board over those issues. Also, federal officials are sounding the alarm on dire new projections for the Colorado River’s reservoirs. And the Grand County Commission will meet on Tuesday. Our partners at the Moab Sun News has a preview of their agenda.

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// Photo: Jeff Adams of Terra Sophia works in water-conscious landscaping around Moab. He designed this area of Moab Arts and Recreation Center. KZMU

// Terra Sophia

http://www.terrasophia.com/

// Utah Water Saving Rebate Program

https://utahwatersavers.com/

// KSJD: Recalled Cortez school board member continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights

https://www.ksjd.org/2022-12-02/recalled-cortez-school-board-member-continues-to-advocate-for-lgbtq-rights

// Moab Sun News

https://moabsunnews.com/

// Grand County Commission Meetings

https://www.grandcountyutah.net/134/County-Commission