Environment & Outdoors

Deer graze at Salamander Flat in American Fork Canyon northeast of American Fork on Tuesday, Oct. 1...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

How a hot, dry summer could alter Utah’s wildlife behaviors

A hot and dry summer this year could change the behavior of some of Utah’s biggest animals.
1 year ago
People walk through the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (...
Carlysle Price

University of Utah to receive $2 million in federal funding for environmental restoration

The University of Utah was selected to receive $2 million in grants to revitalize local lands, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday.
1 year ago
A wildfire burned near Farmington on September 10, 2022. (Courtesy, Steve Greenwood)...
Carlysle Price

As June begins, so do Utah fire restrictions

Humans have been the main cause of wildfires in Utah so far this year, and fire authorities are putting restrictions in place to contain the flames.
1 year ago
Wildfire mitigation work being done in Duchesne County on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Mark Wetzel, KSL...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Firefighters creating safety zones in Duchesne County ahead of wildfire season

The buzzing sound of chainsaws and the crunch of bulldozers are becoming more common in the Pinion Ridge area of Duchesne County between Fruitland and Duchesne, but it’s not for development.
1 year ago
Deer Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County on Sept. 9, 2024. Utah water managers said Thursday that wat...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Why water conservation remains a ‘top priority’ in Utah after Cox’s drought order expires

Gov. Spencer Cox's emergency drought declaration has now expired, but state water managers say water conservation should "remain a top priority" as the state's typically driest season approaches.
1 year ago
Watering lawn...
Adam Small

High temperatures? Time to turn on the sprinklers

Is your lawn starting to feel crunchy? It might be a sign that it needs some water.
1 year ago
Fire season...
Bryanna Willis

Utah’s current fire season is weeks longer than decades ago

Historical data shows drier, warmer weather has significantly increased the length of the annual fire season.
1 year ago
The fishing limit at Crouse Reservoir has been upped due to low water levels in the reservoir....
Kennedy Camarena

Fishing limit upped by DWR at Crouse Reservoir

Low water levels at Crouse Reservoir has triggered a "fishing emergency" and upped the number of fish anglers are allowed to keep at the reservoir.
1 year ago
green energy credits rollback...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Why John Curtis says the Senate should reconsider rolling back green energy tax credits

As the Senate reviews Trump’s tax and budget bill, Utah Sen. John Curtis seeks changes to green energy credit rollbacks.
1 year ago
Quagga mussels, invasive species...
Mariah Maynes

Thousands of boats inspected for invasive species over Memorial Day weekend

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources inspected nearly 11,000 boats for invasive species over Memorial Day weekend.
1 year ago
Tomatoes...
Michelle Lee

It’s time to plant tomatoes, here’s what you should know

As the temperatures are going up to the 70s and 80s, it's time to plant those tomatoes you've been waiting to grow.
1 year ago
Utah will experience higher-than-normal temperatures this summer, according to recent outlooks from...
Bryanna Willis

Weather forecast shows Utah is in for above-average temperatures this summer

However, there's a good chance the state will also have a strong monsoon season.
1 year ago
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was among the speakers at the 2025 Fire Sense kickoff, where state and federa...
Heather Peterson

Officials warn Utahns to have ‘fire sense’ ahead of upcoming wildfire season

One of the messages from state and federal officials urged Utahns not to become wildfire complacent.
1 year ago
utah farmers groundwork...
Verl Johansen

Utah Department of Agriculture offers new loan program to help farmers fight drought conditions

Utah farmers facing drought conditions can get help from a low-interest loan program from the state.
1 year ago
Hailee Allen holds a family picture saved from Lynn and Don White’s home, Saturday, May 17, 2025,...
Dylan Lovan, Associated Press

Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky

At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South.
1 year ago
A fisherman was rescued from Echo Reservoir waters at Echo State Park on Saturday....
Kennedy Camarena

Fisherman rescued from water at Echo State Park

A person was found hanging onto a boat in the water at the reservoir at Echo State Park on Saturday.
1 year ago
Impatiens are one of the most common shade plants....
Michelle Lee

Shade plants you can grow in your sunny Utah garden

Despite being characterized as a desert state, several shade plants can survive and thrive in Utah. Here are some options.
1 year ago
Utah will experience higher-than-normal temperatures this summer, according to recent outlooks from...
Tammy Kikuchi

Salt Lake City seeing warmer temperatures during winter

Temperatures are getting warmer in Salt Lake City, according to research group Climate Central. 
1 year ago
The Great Salt Lake is pictured by the north end of Stansbury Island in Tooele County on Thursday, ...
Tony Semerad, Salt Lake Tribune via Great Salt Lake Collaborative

How a collapsing Great Salt Lake could take Utah’s economy — and maybe your employer — down with it

On top of environmental dangers, a new University of Utah study warns, a dried Great Salt Lake bed and toxic dust storms could bring huge business losses to the Wasatch Front.
1 year ago
Screenshot of Rep. Celeste Maloy at a meeting of the House Natural Resources Committee. Maloy land ...
Mariah Maynes

Native tribe alleges Rep. Maloy’s land sale proposal violates NEPA

A May 8 statement from the Shivwits Band of Paiutes alleges that a land sale proposal amendment sponsored by Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy violates the National Environmental Policy Act.
1 year ago
A sign marking the Henefer-Echo Wildlife Management Area. The DWR Habitat Council allotted $3.4 mil...
Mariah Maynes

Hunting and fishing licenses helped fund 2025-26 DWR habitat projects

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' Habitat Council allocated funding raise with fees from hunting and fishing licenses for habitat projects.
1 year ago
crashes in springville...
Sam Herrera

Wet roads, multiple crashes across Wasatch Front cause delays

Heavy rain and multiple crashes caused delays for drivers across the Wasatch Front on Wednesday morning.
1 year ago
Unhealthy air...
Adam Small

Windstorm blows in unhealthy air, but rain could bring relief

On Tuesday, air quality monitors between Salt Lake and Utah counties indicate unhealthy conditions.
1 year ago
mosquitofish and Mosquitoes...
Bryanna Willis

Mosquitofish program offers Salt Lake residents free way to fight mosquitoes

The Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement District is giving out batches of mosquitofish for free to help residents fight off mosquitoes.
1 year ago