Environment & Outdoors

Raindrops on a window with traffic lights in front of the car, memorial day weather will be chilly ...
Adam Small and Amie Schaeffer

Weekend storm bringing valley rain and a drop in temperatures

Utah's weekend storm bring a sharp drop in temperatures and a lot of rain to the valley. The state could even see snow on the benches.
2 years ago
A tree transitions between two seasons....
Adam Small

May 1st high not expected to exceed the mid-50’s, freeze warning issued for two counties

KSL Meteorologists said that the high temperature for May 1 will remain in the 50s. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for two counties.
2 years ago
FILE: Hay bales used for dust mitigation in a Salton Sea Management Program project are pictured on...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

As Great Salt Lake nears key level, Utah finds inspiration elsewhere to help lake’s recovery

The Great Salt Lake's southern arm reached 4,195 feet elevation at times over the stormy weekend as it nears reaching that figure daily for the first time in five years.
2 years ago
A view of St. George....
Derrick Jones

St. George air ranked 10th cleanest in the nation

St. George, Utah, has been announced as the city with the 10th cleanest air in the nation.
2 years ago
the ogden river is shown, controlled releases prevented ogden river flooding this weekend...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Ogden River kept from flooding through controlled releases, good weather

The Ogden River, alongside other rivers in the state, has high water levels and recent rain prompted concerns about flooding over the weekend.
2 years ago
Rain Wasatch Front, cold front...
Adam Small

Rain along the Wasatch Front continues into the weekend

Rain along the Wasatch Front continues and has brought some impressive totals so far. More rain expect through this weekend.
2 years ago
Green and yellow leaves of myrtle spurge...
Mariah Maynes

Myrtle spurge removal treatments happening this spring, fall

Contractors have been working to rid Utah of myrtle spurge. The plant was once favored in water-wise landscapes.
2 years ago
Absorbent booms tackle the job of clearing a fuel spill after an accident in Parleys Canyon on Thur...
Simone Seikaly

Drinking water not impacted by fuel spill in Parley’s Creek, officials said

The fuel spill that originated in Parleys Canyon did not reach drinking water according to the Salt Lake County Health Department.
2 years ago
mantua reservoir...
Heather Peterson

Program aimed at cleaning Mantua Reservoir algae blooms shows promise

A new project is helping clean toxic algae blooms from Mantua Reservoir in an environmentally friendly way.
2 years ago
sunshine on cherry blossoms shown. Spring weather...
Peter Johnston

Spring weather slowing melt of snowpack, and that’s good

The cooler upcoming spring weather will slow the melt of Utah's snowpack and local meteorologists say that is good.
2 years ago
A snow-dusted peak in the Manti-La Sal National Forest...
Mariah Maynes

Manti-La Sal National Forest officials announce prescribed burns

Forest fire officials announced three prescribed burns for areas within the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
2 years ago
Volunteers gather at Pedal and Pick at Jordan Park in Salt Lake City to celebrate earth day...
Mariah Maynes

How did April 22 become Earth Day?

20 million Americans took part in the first Earth Day in 1970. Nowadays, the event is a global affair.
2 years ago
FILE: Joana Abeel holds her daughter, Penelope Abeel, at the Draper City Splash Pad during a heat w...
Alexandrea Bonillla and Simone Seikaly

Above-normal temperatures expected for Utah summer

Summer weather predictions point to a La Niña weather pattern which will bring warm temperatures and dry conditions to Utah.
2 years ago
parleys canyon quarry as it looks now...
Peter Johnston

Critics continue opposition to Parleys Canyon quarry proposal

Controversy over a proposed quarry in Parleys Canyon continues, months after two versions of the proposal died in the legislature.
2 years ago
The best way to stay safe around rivers and streams at this point in time is to stay far away from ...
Adam Small

Spring runoff causes fast-moving rivers, officials urge caution

Spring runoff is once again in full effect and Utah's rivers, streams and creeks are moving high and fast.
2 years ago
great salt lake, which is facing water level issues after a very hot summer...
Adam Small

Salt Lake having very dry April, but Utah’s water supply is still in top-notch shape

Utah's water supply is growing but Salt Lake City received a dry start to April. Utah might have something to worry about if May is dry.
2 years ago
Yellow wildflowers bloom on the green shores of Little Dell Reservoir. A sunset in the background....
Mariah Maynes

Wildflower season is blooming. Where and how to take in the views

Wildflower season is beginning in Utah. Where can you see them? How do you view them responsibly?
2 years ago
Weed block is used as a landscaping and xeriscaping project is installed in Layton on Thursday, Jun...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Landscaping projects picking up pace as weather gets warmer

Jeff Mott, owner of Mott's Landscaping, said people often start big landscaping projects in the summertime. 
2 years ago
A car is filled at a gas pump in Sandy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Utah gas prices are currently be...
Britt Johnson

Hurricane season could mean bad news for Utah gas prices

Hurricane season is expected to be intense this year, and while none of them should hit Utah rising gas prices probably will. 
2 years ago
FILE -- Ducks and geese swim in Spring Lake in Payson on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Millions have bee...
Britt Johnson

Millions raised for habitat restoration in the state

It's been a record breaking fundraising year for habitat restoration here in Utah.  The Utah Conservation Permit Program raised a record $4.8 million.
2 years ago
A clear plastic cup from Starbucks features new black and white fill lines....
Jordan Valinsky, CNN

Starbucks plastic cups are getting a makeover

Starbucks has announced an environmentally friendly redesign of its plastic cups.
2 years ago
A fourth grade student sits under her desk during the 2023 Great Utah ShakeOut drill....
Adam Small

Great Utah ShakeOut: State’s largest earthquake drill happens today

The state's largest earthquake drill, the Great Utah ShakeOut, happens today. It will help people across the state prepare for earthquakes.
2 years ago
The nearly complete giant jawbone is shown along with the jawbone (middle and bottom) found by Paul...
Ashley Strickland, CNN

Fossil discovery by 11-year-old is the largest known marine reptile, study says

A jawbone found on a beach along the English coast belonged to a newfound species that’s likely the largest known marine reptile.
2 years ago
YCGSL members India Elliott, Braxton Kozerski, Marley Boonkham, Liam Mountain LaMalfa, Adam Newton ...
Vanessa Hudson

‘Great Salt Lake is our future’: Utah youth aim to inform, collaborate and inspire change

This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a journalism initiative partnering news, education and media organizations to record the plight of the lake.
2 years ago