Slow the Flow

05/18/2026

Everyone can make a difference that lasts year after year.

05/05/2026

Our new series Rethinking Landscapes is about to start releasing! This series is all about designing our landscapes for Utah’s arid climate. Showcasing how to tackle common problems to achieve a water-wise landscape. 💦🌱

Stay tuned for the release of the first episode!

04/14/2026

Glad to see so many long-standing members of our community step up to help save the Great Salt Lake!

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

03/09/2026

MYTH: We can’t get rid of grass — it cools the environment. 🌱

It’s true that plants can help cool their surroundings. But when it comes to real cooling power, trees do far more than turfgrass. 🌳

Trees provide shade that can lower surface temperatures by 10–45°F, helping cool homes, sidewalks, and neighborhoods. They also release moisture into the air through transpiration, creating a natural cooling effect.

Lawns provide some cooling, but they require significantly more water to maintain—especially in Utah’s dry climate.

A water-wise landscape doesn’t mean removing every blade of grass. It means using the right plant in the right place.

That often looks like:
• 🌳 More shade trees
• 🌿 Native and drought-tolerant plants
• 💧 Smaller, purposeful lawn areas where they’re most useful

Smart landscaping can keep our communities cooler while using less water.

Let’s Slow the Flow. 💧
Check to see if you qualify at the link in our bio!

02/19/2026

❄️ Stay safe out there Utah 🫡
As much as I don’t want to drive in it our reservoirs need it!

02/07/2026

Our first installment of our new series Utah Water Voices!
Where we interview Utahns about the changes they’ve made made to their spaces to be water-wise 💦

Today, in part 1, we look at a home in Lindon, Utah that uses 1/10th the water of its neighbors 🤯 but looks 10x more beautiful using native grasses, perennials, and drum roll please 🥁
a vegetable and herb garden! 🌶️🫑🥕

DM us if you want your home or business to be featured in a future episode or post your own using

01/26/2026

01/13/2026

Myth Monday
Drought isn’t a summer problem — it’s a winter one ❄️➡️☀️
Utah’s water supply is built months before we ever feel the heat. Snowpack acts as our largest natural reservoir, slowly releasing water into rivers, streams, and reservoirs throughout spring and summer 💧🏔️. When winter starts warm and dry, there’s less water stored for later — even if summer storms arrive 🌧️.

Right now, snowpack across Utah is lagging, and that matters 📉. Once water is lost from the system, it’s difficult to replace quickly. That’s why water managers pay close attention to winter conditions and why conservation isn’t seasonal — it’s ongoing.

Residents can help now by making small but meaningful changes:
✔️ Check for leaks 🚰
✔️ Reduce unnecessary outdoor watering 🌱
✔️ Adjust irrigation schedules ⏱️
✔️ Plan for water-wise landscaping this spring 🌿
✔️ Go to SlowtheFlow.com to see if you're eligible for the landscape incentive

These actions keep more water in the system for everyone — communities, agriculture, recreation, and ecosystems like the Great Salt Lake 🐦🌊.

We can’t control the weather 🌦️, but we can control how wisely we use water.
Conserving today helps protect Utah’s water tomorrow 💙