Utah's 17-County Drought: Governor Cox Calls for Rain Prayers

In addition to the prayer initiative, Cox recommends practical steps such as fixing leaks, reducing lawn watering, and running full loads in dishwashers and washing machines. These measures aim to mitigate the drought's impact, which threatens agriculture, drinking water supplies, and increases wildfire danger. The governor's approach combines spiritual appeal with actionable conservation strategies to combat the ongoing water shortage.