Environment & Outdoors

A dusting of snow covers the trees and the fall leaves in Millcreek Canyon on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023....
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Utah’s fall colors are moving down in elevation

Now is the time to go see all Utah's fall colors as meteorologists say the peak season in mid-elevation areas is approaching quickly.
3 years ago
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Michelle Lee

Don’t let the end of summer put an end to your skin protection

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Jennifer Olejarz to learn about sun exposure misconceptions and tips for skin protection.
3 years ago
Image of a snowy mountain ride in Utah during the winter of 2022-2023. A KSL Meteorologist weighs i...
Adam Small

Another big Utah winter? A KSL meteorologist weighs in

Meteorologists are hoping for another strong Utah winter, but what are the realistic chances of that happening again?
3 years ago
Adam Small and Kristine Weller

Invasive fish threaten Lake Powell: Officials consider ways to help

Low water levels and warm temperatures have let the invasive smallmouth bass into Lake Powell, threatening the humpback chub.
3 years ago
glass recycling SLC Liberty Park...
Mariah Maynes

Draper City gets new, easy-to-use glass recycling bin

Those who use the new glass recycling bin in Draper won't have to separate by color or remove labels from the glass.
3 years ago
Great Salt Lake shore...
Adam Small

Great Salt Lake brine shrimp fishermen ‘optimistic’ as yearly harvest begins

Utah's brine shrimp fishermen are on the waters of the Great Salt Lake to harvest brine shrimp eggs and distribute them around the world.
3 years ago
great salt lake shoreline...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

New initiative seeks to solve Great Salt Lake’s woes

The Great Salt Lake's decline, primarily caused by water overconsumption, poses environmental and economic concerns.
3 years ago
Image of a flooded basement in Draper, Utah, in August 2023. The SBA is now offering financial assi...
Simone Seikaly and Adam Small

SBA offers loans to help with damage from Utah’s August flooding

Rates may be offered at terms of up to 30 years, at 4% for businesses, 2.375% for private non-profits, and 2.5% for homeowners and renters.
3 years ago
People pour water into lake....
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com

A pouring out of love: Utahns gather for Great Salt Lake blessing ceremony

People gathered at the Great Salt Lake this weekend with offerings that represented an outward expression of a love and stewardship of the lake.
3 years ago
A puddle left by the rain reflects someone walking in downtown - SALT LAKE CITY -- Now might be a g...
Adam Small

Fall weather is here: rain, mountain snow to start the week

KSL meteorologists forecasted highs only in the mid-50s both Monday and Tuesday before temperatures see a gradual incline later in the week.
3 years ago
FILE - Localscaping is landscaping with native plants and grasses to landscape. (KSL NewsRadio)...
Don Brinkerhoff

Utah Water Savers offers incentives for water-wise landscaping

Utah Water Savers offers help and incentives to design water-wise landscaping with native plants and grasses.
3 years ago
A section of road in Fielding, Utah collapsed due to a bust in the waterline....
Derrick Jones

A section of road swept away by waterline burst in Fielding, Utah

A section of the road on 15600N in Fielding, Utah over the Malad River has collapsed due to a waterline bursting.
3 years ago
Traffic travels along I-80 in Salt Lake City's Parleys Canyon....
Dan Bammes

Wind prevents Friday prescribed burn in Salt Lake canyons

The burn piles are ready to go, however, and the prescribed burn may begin on Saturday if conditions are right.
3 years ago
Salt Lake City's 2023 mayoral candidates, from left to right: community activist Michael Valentine,...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

What Salt Lake City’s mayoral candidates have to say about Great Salt Lake’s future

The three Salt Lake City candidates for Mayor discuss the issues surrounding the Great Salt Lake ahead of the November election.
3 years ago
Adam Small and Derrick Jones

Will El Niño bring snow to Utah this winter? KSL Meteorologist says, maybe

With a lot of excitement about El Nino, and coming off last year's historic winter, many Utahns are hopeful.
3 years ago
Image of jetskiers on Pineview Reservoir, parts of which are under algae bloom warnings...
Don Brinkerhoff

As water year ends, reservoirs around Utah are in a “good place”

As the water year comes to an end in Utah, reservoirs are at 77% capacity, which is an increase of 27% from normal.
3 years ago
Note the highest chances for above normal temperatures in an outlook for this winter from the Clima...
Mary Gilbert

An El Niño winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US

With an El Niño winter coming, what could that mean for the United States.
3 years ago
Shelves of bottled water were far from full Friday at Fremin's Food Market in Port Sulphur, Louisia...
Jamiel Lynch and Rachel Ramirez, CNN

An October saltwater intrusion could threaten drinking water in New Orleans, so they’ll barge in 36 million gallons of fresh water a day

The US Army Corps is planning to barge 36 million gallons of fresh water daily into the lower Mississippi River near New Orleans.
3 years ago
Weber county partners with Qnergy to turn methane emissions from closed landfills into energy....
Derrick Jones

Weber County partners with Qnergy to turn pollution into energy

Weber County is partnering with Qnergy, a leading methane abatement solution provider, to step towards environmental sustainability.
3 years ago
A freeze warning is in effect for several areas of Northern Utah tonight as temperatures are expect...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Freeze watch upgraded to a warning for Northern Utah

Areas in danger of freezing include the Wasatch Back and Bear River Valley.
3 years ago
If you notice bindweed invading your new flower bed, Taun suggests hand-pulling them once every thr...
Michelle Lee

Tips for bindweed control

One of the most-asked questions on the KSL Greenhouse show is, “How do I get rid of bindweed?” Here are some tips for bindweed control.
3 years ago
Snowbasin Resort has been selected as the host for alpine skiing for the 2034 Winter Olympic and Pa...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Snow returns to mountains, as fall-like temperatures reach Utah ahead of official season

The cooldown is also bringing more mountain snow after another storm provided the first brushing of the season earlier this month.
3 years ago
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Mark Jones

Washington Co. town has run out of water, officials unsure of why

A Washington County town has run out of water. City officials are unsure of the cause.
3 years ago
Residents in three areas of Bountiful City were faced with overnight water trouble on Tuesday. But...
Emma Keddington

Official: Water use will meet future needs in Washington County

Officials in Washington County say steps are being taken to make sure water needs meet the future growth of the county.
3 years ago