St. George Spectrum: Utah allows rainwater collection – During its 2010 session, the Utah Legislature approved Senate Bill 32. The mandate allows rainwater collection and storage in no more than one underground 2,500 gallon container or no more than two above-ground containers of 100 gallons each.
Salt Lake Tribune: Outdoor Notebook: Migrate on over to the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival – The 12th annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival is May 13-17 with field trips, workshops, lectures and educational and craft booths. The Davis County Legacy Events Center, 151 S. 1100 West, Farmington, is the main location for the event with hours from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Bill Fenimore, author of Backyard Birds of Utah and The Salt Lake Tribune ‘s Bird Sighting feature, will be the keynote speaker at a dinner May 15 at 6 p.m. Visit greatsaltlakebirdfest.com or call 801-451-3286 for information.
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