Mike Lee: “Nearly 80% of Utah remains in severe or extreme drought.”

“We've also considered today several bills from members on both sides of the aisle. Among those bills is a bill of mine, S3004, the Upper Price River Watershed Project Act. Nearly 80% of Utah remains in severe or extreme drought. Communities across central Utah face recurring water shortages that threaten farms, small businesses and families. The city of Price, Utah, has developed the Upper Price River Watershed Project to address these shortages.” (15:35–15:41)

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