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USU Extension Professionals Make Connections in the Philippines

CWEL Director Kelly Kopp (second from left in back) participated in a trip to the Philippines in order to learn more about Extension abroad and make connections with program administrators, practitioners and academics in the field. Utah State University Extension faculty members travelled to the Philippines earlier this spring to participate in the first International Extension Professional Development program. Read about the trip here.

Water Check season has begun across Utah!

This free program is available in many locations throughout the state including Cache, Iron, Washington, Davis, Weber, Morgan, and Summit Counties. CWEL is also charged with administering the program in Salt Lake City, Sandy City and Eagle Mountain. If you live outside these areas, check out our online DIY Water Check tool to help you perform your own Water Check.

Former CWEL Director Dr. Larry Rupp Honored with Prestigious Career Award

The Career Specialist Award is the most prestigious award that the USU Extension Specialist Association can bestow on an individual. In January of 2020 Dr. Larry Rupp was honored with this award at the annual Utah Extension Conference.

USU Plants, Soils & Climate Department's Paige Boyle Wins Award

CWEL and Utah State University doctoral student Paige Boyle, Clint Mattox (Oregon State) and Timothy Lulis (The Pennsylvania State University) are being recognized as Watson Fellows with a $5,000 award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

UTAH latest state to publish BMP guidelines for golf courses

The Utah Golf Course Superintendents Association, along with Utah State University, has resulted in the publication of "Utah Golf Course Industry Best Management Practices Guide".