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<channel><title><![CDATA[Cottonwood Mutual Water Company - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:53 -0600</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Mega Drought 2021]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/mega-drought-2021]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/mega-drought-2021#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:08:58 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/mega-drought-2021</guid><description><![CDATA[With 90% of the state experiencing extreme drought and 100% in the moderate drought category, Governor&nbsp;Spencer J. Cox&nbsp; issued an&nbsp;Executive Order&nbsp;declaring a state of emergency due to drought. This declaration raises awareness and allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to officially begin the process that may provide access to state or federal resources.The last time conditions&nbsp;warranted a drought declaration&nbsp;was when former Gov. Gary  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">With 90% of the state experiencing extreme drought and 100% in the moderate drought category, Governor&nbsp;Spencer J. Cox&nbsp; issued an&nbsp;<a href="https://water.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Drought-Executive-Order-1.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:700">Executive Order</span></a>&nbsp;declaring a state of emergency due to drought. This declaration raises awareness and allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to officially begin the process that may provide access to state or federal resources.<br />The last time conditions&nbsp;<a href="https://water.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Drought-Condition-Comparison.png" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:700">warranted a drought declaration</span></a>&nbsp;was when former Gov. Gary Herbert issued an executive order on Oct. 15, 2018. At that time, 99% of the state was in a moderate drought, with about 76% of Utah experiencing at least severe drought conditions.<br />At the time of the declaration in mid-March:<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>All of Utah&rsquo;s 29 counties were experiencing some level of drought.</li><li>Four of Utah&rsquo;s top 42 reservoirs were less than 20% full.</li><li>Three of Utah&rsquo;s top 42 reservoirs were less than 5% full.</li></ul> The drought declaration is a recommendation of the Utah&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:700"><a href="https://water.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Drought-Response-Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Drought Review and Reporting Committee</a></span>&nbsp;(DRRC), chaired by Brian Steed, executive director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and activates the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:700"><a href="https://water.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Drought-Response-Committee-org-chart.pdf" target="_blank">Drought Response Committee</a></span>.&nbsp;<br /><br />In conjunction with the Governor's Executive Order Cottonwood Mutual Water Company issued resolution 2021-01 encouraging increased water conservation measures due to the current drought conditions.&nbsp; We ask that each of you take a moment and read the resolution and take the measures you deem necessary to curb the amount of water used each day.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shareholder Meeting Postponed]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/shareholder-meeting-postponed]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/shareholder-meeting-postponed#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:12:14 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/shareholder-meeting-postponed</guid><description><![CDATA[Dear Shareholder,The Cottonwood Mutual Water Company annual shareholder meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2020 has been postponed until a further notice.&nbsp; This postponement is due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendations coming from the CDC, State and County Health Departments.&nbsp; Once a clearer path to resuming social and physical interactions is provided by the above mentioned organizations the meeting will be re-scheduled and you will be notified.&nbsp; In the meantime [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Dear Shareholder,<br /><br />The Cottonwood Mutual Water Company annual shareholder meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2020 has been postponed until a further notice.&nbsp; This postponement is due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendations coming from the CDC, State and County Health Departments.&nbsp; Once a clearer path to resuming social and physical interactions is provided by the above mentioned organizations the meeting will be re-scheduled and you will be notified.&nbsp; In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the office at 801-876-3895, or email mike@cottonwoodwater.com.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Cottonwood Mutual Water Company, <br />board-of-directors and staff<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Meeting Minutes - 1/8/2020 - 2/13/2020]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-182020-2132020]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-182020-2132020#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:15:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-182020-2132020</guid><description><![CDATA[Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available&nbsp;HERE [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available<a href="https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/uploads/5/0/2/0/5020788/signed_board_meeting_minutes_3.11.2020.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;HERE</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Office Hours]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/new-office-hours]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/new-office-hours#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:37:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/new-office-hours</guid><description><![CDATA[The water office is now open&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fridays - Closed [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The water office is now open<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fridays - Closed</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Rate Update]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/water-rate-update]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/water-rate-update#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:31:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/water-rate-update</guid><description><![CDATA[			  			  			 			 			 			 			 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-scribd">			  			  			 			<div title="Scribd: notice_of_rate_increase.pdf" id="doc_443214370" style="background-color:#fff"></div> 			 			 			</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2019]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/january-02nd-2020]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/january-02nd-2020#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:59:30 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/january-02nd-2020</guid><description><![CDATA[Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available&nbsp;HERE [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/uploads/5/0/2/0/5020788/approved_board_meeting_minutes_11.13.19.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Meeting Minutes - October 30, 2019]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-october-30-2019]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-october-30-2019#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:34:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-october-30-2019</guid><description><![CDATA[Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available&nbsp;HERE [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available<a href="https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/uploads/5/0/2/0/5020788/signed_board_meeting_minutes_10.30.2019-2.pdf">&nbsp;HERE</a><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Meeting Minutes - Sept 18, 2019]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-10302019]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-10302019#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:33:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-10302019</guid><description><![CDATA[Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available&nbsp;HERE [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/uploads/5/0/2/0/5020788/signed_board_meeting_minutes_10.30.19.pdf">HERE</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2019]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-august-13-2019]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-august-13-2019#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:38:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-august-13-2019</guid><description><![CDATA[Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available HERE [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available <a href="https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/uploads/5/0/2/0/5020788/signed_board_meeting_minutes_8.13.19.pdf">HERE</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2019]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-may-14-2019]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-may-14-2019#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:39:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/blog/board-meeting-minutes-may-14-2019</guid><description><![CDATA[Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available&nbsp;HERE [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Stay informed of the latest decisions affecting your water service. Approved board meeting minutes available&nbsp;<font color="#6cb83a"><a href="https://www.cottonwoodwater.com/uploads/5/0/2/0/5020788/may_2019_signed_board_meeting_minutes.pdf">HERE</a></font></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>