The Trump administration is recommending Congress cut hundreds of millions out of the government’s budget that helps fund the Central Utah Project, a massive system of water infrastructure and habitat restoration projects. It’s just one line item in the administration’s 46-page ...
With Utah facing a drier year, Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in 17 counties due to drought conditions. The counties covered by the order include southern and rural areas of Washington, Iron, San Juan, Kane, Juab, Emery, Grand, Beaver, Garfield, ...
A prescribed burn was conducted at the Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Area in western Weber County on Tuesday. The burn was the first of several planned for the coming weeks targeting invasive Phragmites reeds through the coordinated efforts of the Weber Fire District, the Utah Department of ...
Looking ahead to Utah’s hot and dry summer months, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order on Monday to encourage wildfire preparedness across the state. The order, according to Cox’s office, is meant to “improve coordination among state, local, and federal partners ahead of ...
Utah reached this year’s snowpack peak on March 23 at 14.3 inches, which is equal to the state’s typical annual peak. Southwestern Utah continues to experience extreme drought conditions. “The Drought Response Committee (DRC) has been meeting more regularly to address concerns in ...
Utah's Hogle Zoo celebrates Earth Day with Annual Party for the Planet Zoo guests can celebrate Earth Day at Hogle Zoo's annual Party for the Planet on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Party for the Planet features local organizations dedicated to helping residents conserve, ...
