Utah's most recognized water conservation campaign connects homeowners with free irrigation assessments, expert advice, and tools to use water wisely — without sacrificing a yard worth living in.
Utah’s unified water conservation campaign
Slow the Flow brings Utah’s water community together in a partnership of water conservancy districts, state agencies, and cities, the campaign provides clear, consistent guidance that helps Utahns use water wisely.
By aligning efforts across partners and communities, we make conservation easier to understand and easier to act on whether at home, in neighborhoods, and across the state.
What It Does
Slow the Flow connects the dots between research, policy, and real-world application by:
- Turning complex water issues into simple, practical actions
- Aligning messaging across cities, water providers, and state partners so Utahns hear one clear voice
- Providing ready-to-use tools that help communities engage residents and support lasting behavior change
Why It Matters
Water messaging can feel fragmented. Utahns often hear conflicting messaging from different programs with different priorities. Slow the Flow works with trusted partners across Utah to cut through that noise, offering a coordinated, statewide approach grounded in what works in Utah’s climate, communities, and way of life.
What You Can Do
- Take simple steps to reduce outdoor water use – 60% of all water used is used on outdoor landscapes
- Better understand how your choices impact Utah’s water future
- Use tools and resources designed for your home, landscape, and community
Slow the Flow serves as the connective thread across Utah’s water efforts by aligning messaging with on-the-ground programs like landscape demonstrations, education, and policy initiatives.
By working in coordination with water conservancy districts, state agencies, and cities, the campaign helps ensure that conservation efforts are not only consistent but reinforce each other to drive measurable reductions in per capita water use statewide.
