Will We, Won't We Water

  • March 25, 2026
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Wednesday, March 25: With the lowest snowpack on record, it's time to talk conservation options. Utah Rivers Council and 18 cities are offering rain barrels to their residents. Will you take the challenge? Plus, No Kings SLC, Rape Recovery Center, and SL Harm Reduction Project. 

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Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

  • Mar 28: No Kings Rally SLC | 2:00 PM @ Washington Square Park, 451 S State St, moving to the Utah State Capitol south steps by 3:30 PM. Salt Lake Education Association's Dottie Vea and Chelsie Acosta ask fellow teachers to show up for students, families and communities.

  • Apr 2: Start By Believing Day | 12-2 PM @ Utah State Capitol Rotunda. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Rape Recovery Center (801) 467-7282 | 24-HR HelpLine EN (801) 736-4356 or ESP (801) 924-0860.

  • Apr 12: 'Still Not Asking For It' Tattoo Flash Fundraiser | 12-7 PM @ Only Forever Tattoo, 285 W 800 S Ste 201, SLC. First come, first served; arms and legs only. All proceeds benefit the Rape Recovery Center of Utah.

  • Apr 17: Rape Recovery Center Hope and Healing Celebration | 7-10 PM @ Red Butte Garden Orangerie, 300 Wakara Way, SLC. RRC's Gary Scheller, Sana James and India Mendoza talk about the nonprofit's work to foster a community free from sexual violence. 

Syringe Withdrawal?

Earlier this month, state lawmakers passed H.B. 205 First Substitute — Substance Use Intervention Amendments (Rep. Clancy, T.) which changes the way syringe exchange programs are allowed to operate. RadioACTive talks with MacKenzie Bray of Salt Lake Harm Reduction about the impact on the nonprofit, which last year served 812 exchange clients, distributed 320,825 syringes, and gathered and disposed of 15,000 pounds of used syringes.

Will We, Won't We Water

Utah Rivers Council opened its annual RainHarvest program today, partnering with 18 cities to sign up residents for the discounted barrel program. RA's Lara Jones talks with URC's Zach Frankel about some of the cities during a virtual press conference recorded earlier today (edited for time and clarity).

  • "By purchasing heavily discounted rain-collection barrels through URC’s annual RainHarvest program, Utahns can significantly reduce municipal water demand and improve the water quality of local streams, rivers, and lakes by reducing polluted runoff." To find out if your community is offering a subsidy, click here.

What is the state of Utah's snowpack and water conditions?

Check out the latest report from Utah's Department of Natural Resources: Utah Water Conditions Update March 2026

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