Draper is being urged to make water conservation a top priority in everything from gardening to development. This could reshape city policies and planning.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The project is a private investment, but water usage remains a public resource concern.
Local residents and visitors seeking outdoor recreation.
Some residents may face restrictions or costs associated with new water use policies.
Residents and commissioners expressed concern about the water usage of a proposed surf park during a drought, though developers argued it is a net-neutral, closed-loop system.