on the region’s water needs and the innovative strategies being implemented to support continued growth across Southern Utah. UAPA Executive Director Rick Johnson provided organizational updates, highlighting major achievements in training, scholarship growth, membership expansion, and our ongoing effort to strengthen partnerships with UDOT, cities, counties and industry stakeholders statewide. Throughout the conference, our 2025 scholarship recipients presented their project findings. Each presentation served as an inspiring reminder of the tremendous talent entering our industry and the value of these students’ research and fresh perspectives. Attendees also heard from UDOT Region 4 Director Kirk Thornock and UDOT Region 4 Materials Engineer Jared Dastrup, who shared regional updates and priorities. Breakout sessions included “Best Practices for Cities and 9
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