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Closer To a Drought Plan?

By Mike Scott April 23, 2025Water

Today, the Washington County Water Conservancy District’s (WCWCD’s) Administrative Advisory Committee (AAC) voted to recommend adoption of a long-overdue Water Shortage Contingency Plan, but there's a twist. (Download draft plan)…

How To Think About Rezone Proposals

By Mike Scott February 27, 2025Development

A proposed zone change is on the City Council’s agenda for the March 6th meeting and there will be a public hearing on this issue (City Hall, 85 N Main…

Emergency Preparedness Meetings

By Mike Scott February 18, 2025Public Safety

The idea of providing preparedness presentations for Ivins residents was developed through collaborative efforts between the Mayor, public safety leadership and community volunteers. This group forms the Ivins City Volunteer…

Down the Drain or Back Again? The Future of Wastewater

By Mike Scott February 14, 2025Water

Last night, Peter Annin, author of Purified and a leading expert on water recycling, gave a presentation organized by Conserve Southwest Utah on how communities across the country are rethinking…

Let’s Meet. Better Yet, Let’s Talk

By Mike Scott February 12, 2025Community Events

Each year, the mayor holds Annual Neighborhood Meetings - a chance to reflect on the past year, discuss what’s ahead, and engage in meaningful conversation about our city. These meetings…

Let’s Bring The First ADA-Accessible Swing Set to Unity Park!

By Mike Scott February 12, 2025Community Events

Sometimes, it takes a fresh perspective to notice what’s missing. That’s exactly what happened when Ollie Robertson, a member of the Ivins Youth Council, realized our city lacks an ADA-accessible…

Parched Today, Prepared Tomorrow: The Need for Drought Planning

By Mike Scott February 1, 2025Water

As we experience the driest water year in at least 42 years, the need for a clear, effective drought contingency plan for Washington County and its cities has never been…

Securing Our Water Future: An Evening with Peter Annin

By Mike Scott January 26, 2025Water

Join Peter Annin, author of “Purified” and a leading voice in water recycling and management, for an insightful discussion on how Washington County's water plans compare to innovative practices across…

Why Not Run For City Council?

By Mike Scott January 23, 2025Community Events

Have you ever thought about making a real difference in our community? This November, Ivins residents will elect two City Council members and a Mayor. It’s your chance to step…

Low Snow, High Stakes: Water and Growth

By Mike Scott January 19, 2025Water

Water is the lifeblood of our desert community, and I know many Ivins residents are deeply concerned about its availability as development continues at a seemingly relentless pace across the…