This has been a confusing water year. As of April 12, the snowpack in our area of northern Utah was only 53% of the normal amount. Yet the previous year’s record snowpack had left groundwater levels quite high and area reservoirs filled beyond normal levels. So do we still need to conserve water?

The answer is an unqualified yes! No matter how much snow we get, we still live in a desert climate, with an increasing population. The necessity for water conservation is a part of our lives, and always will be.

As gardening season comes into full bloom, the Conservation Garden Park at 8275 S 1300 W in South Jordan has lots of events. Here are two:

• First annual plant sale, Saturday, June 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free to the public.
• Home & Garden Club Summer Soiree and Garden Tour, Saturday, June 9 from 6-9 p.m. $10.

For information these and other events, visit www.conservationgardenpark.org/events.