Cloud Seeding Catching on Amid Rocky Mountain Drought
By MEAD GRUVER and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press
LYONS, Colo. (AP) — A technique to get clouds to produce more snow is being used more as the Rocky Mountain region struggles with a two-decade drought.
Cloud seeding involves using planes and ground-based equipment to put silver iodide into clouds when weather conditions are right.
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming have all expanded their cloud-seeding programs in recent years.
Some experts say conserving water is a better, more down-to-earth way to ensure there's enough water to go around.
But cloud seeding has a full embrace from state and local officials in pursuit of water for all from the ultimate source — the sky.
Wyoming Photographer Shares Breathtaking Pictures of Northern Lights
Various Casper Photographers captured the beauty of the Northern Lights on March 23, 2023.
Natrona County Fire District Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary of Service
It's like they always say, 'Where there's smoke, there's fire.' And where there's fire, there's the Natrona County Fire District. Check out these photos from the NCFD's 30-year history.
More From K2 Radio
