# SLC Library Staff Buyouts, Drought Emergency, Baby Moose

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Podcast: [City Cast Salt Lake](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-salt-lake-4560798)
Published: 2026-05-27T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Gov. Spencer Cox declared Utah is in a drought emergency. Executive producer Emily Means, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about what's working and what's not to save water. Plus, the Salt Lake City Public Library offered buyout deals to its staff to preempt layoffs, and we share local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox issues emergency order as drought covers the entire state [Deseret News] Can low-flow toilets and smart sprinklers solve Utah’s drought? Here’s the problem with the state’s recommendations. [Salt Lake Tribune] SLC library system offers buyouts to its staff citywide [Salt Lake Tribune] Welcome to the world, baby moose! [Instagram] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed our interview with Eric Haymond of Taskrabbit, learn more here.

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