Utah’s Environment
Carter Williams, KSL.com
As the 2022 water year comes to a close, how did Utah fare?
Laura Haskell with the Utah Division of Water Resources finds it difficult to describe the 2022 water year because it has been all over the place.7 days ago
Mike Anderson
Using stormwater to create wetlands at the Great Salt Lake
The Nature Conservancy will soon be using stormwater to create new wetlands off the shores of the Great Salt Lake.23 days ago
Mike Anderson
Restoration of Idaho’s Bear River Massacre site may benefit Great Salt Lake
Current efforts to restore the site of the Bear River Massacre could benefit the whole Wasatch Front in a big way.24 days ago
Jed Boal
Smoky skies could be persistent problem in Utah this fall
Most of Utah hasn't had a lot of bad air quality from wildfire smoke this summer, especially compared to last year. But wildfires to the north and west of Utah are now pumping in a lot of smoke. Unfortunately, we could be in for several smoky periods over the next few weeks.28 days ago
Dan Spindle
Biologist says Great Salt Lake’s ecosystem is near collapse
A biology professor said the Great Salt Lake’s ecosystem is dangerously close to collapsing, creating a risk for all of Utah.28 days ago
Sean Higgins, KUER 90.1
Critics say the Great Salt Lake Recovery Act pushes more study when action is what’s needed
SALT LAKE CITY — State leaders are optimistic federal legislation that could provide millions in funding to help the shrinking Great Salt Lake will have traction in Washington, but some water advocates in Utah are still not satisfied. The Great Salt Lake Recovery Act was introduced by Utah Sen. Mitt Romney and Reps. Burgess Owens and Chris […]2 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Cougar caught in Murray neighborhood; DWR getting several reports of sightings
A cougar hanging around Murray for weeks has officially been released by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources back into the wild.3 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Chopper 5 shows why firefighters are on high alert for Fourth of July weekend
With plenty of dry brush fireworks, and possible thunderstorms, much of the Wasatch Front is primed with the potential for wildfires.3 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Weber County family farm fights through herbicide shortages, drought, rising costs
A shortage of chemicals found in herbicides is putting even more rising costs on the backs of Utah farmers, in an already difficult year.3 months ago
Amy Joi O’Donoghue, Deseret News & Dan Spindle, KSL TV
Can this technology be an answer to farmland water use in the West?
Utah's serious water shortage is forcing the agriculture community to change their ways. And it could change the future of farming across the state. KSL's Dan Spindle traveled to Emery County to see one high-tech solution in action.4 months ago
Ray Boone, KSL TV
‘It’s just idyllic’: Great Salt Lake Rowing Club plows ahead, despite low water levels
Rowing may not be the first spot that comes to mind when you think of popular recreation spots in Utah, but one enthusiastic group is working to change that perception.4 months ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
New maps show where fireworks are restricted this summer
With the start of summer comes concern over fireworks as cities work to fine-tune their fireworks restriction maps.4 months ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
BYU study: Half of Utah households overwater, damage landscapes
The latest drought-focused research out of Brigham Young University showed that as many as half of Utah’s households are still watering their landscapes too much.4 months ago
Matt Gephardt and Cindy St. Clair
Lehi man ordered to rip out his new xeriscape landscaping by his HOA
As he was building a new home in Lehi, Jared Hadley was eager to heed the calls to put in landscaping that uses little or no water. But you know who doesn't like it? Hadley’s homeowner's association.4 months ago
Jed Boal, Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
‘Flip Blitz’ helps Utahns convert thirsty landscapes into water-wise strips
This spring, as the drought intensifies, more Utahns are finding ways to save water on their landscapes. The Central Utah Water Conservancy District and Meta-Facebook spent Thursday helping people flip their park strips in Utah County.5 months ago
By Mark Shenefelt, Standard Examiner
History lessons: Are Utahns ‘waking up’ to the Great Salt Lake’s peril?
The Great Salt Lake, already vulnerable to climate fluctuations over the ages, has been “set up to fail” by human impacts, but some of those who are making such assessments nevertheless see hopeful signs in the state’s new enthusiasm to save the vital inland sea.5 months ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
When are you allowed to water your lawn this summer?
The Utah Department of Natural Resources released an updated guide to help homeowners and businesses figure out how often they can water their thirsty lawns this summer.5 months ago
Erin Cox FOX 13, KSL TV
Utah farmer plants differently to save soil moisture during historic drought
This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake—and what can be done to make a difference before it is too late. Read all of our stories at greatsaltlakenews.org BOX ELDER COUNTY, […]5 months ago
Karah Brackin, KSL TV
Hundreds of volunteers plant trees in Salt Lake’s Jefferson Park
Jefferson Park just got greener.5 months ago
Ben Winslow FOX 13, KSL TV
West Valley City legalizes artificial turf in Utah’s drought emergency
This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake—and what can be done to make a difference before it is too late. Read all of our stories at greatsaltlakenews.org WEST VALLEY CITY, […]5 months ago
Leia Larsen Salt Lake Tribune, KSL TV
Stifling drought to take its toll on Great Salt Lake, lawns, wildlife and why recent rains won’t change that
This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education, and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake—and what can be done to make a difference before it is too late. Read all of our stories at greatsaltlakenews.org SALT LAKE […]5 months ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
What you should do if you come across a cougar in the wild
Temperatures are warming up and the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources warned that people need to prepare for wildlife encounters as they head outdoors.5 months ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV
Ogden mayor declares severe water shortage
Effective immediately, Mike Caldwell, Ogden City Mayor, has signed a declaration of severe water shortage.5 months ago
