What’s next for Salt Lake City’s fight against winter inversion
Experts outline strategies to reduce air pollution and protect public health.
Environment
BLM hit with lawsuit by environmental groups
Environmental groups challenge the Bureau of Land Management's plan for a highway through Cliffs National Conservation Area.
Activists rally in support of Great Salt Lake conservation legislation
Activists called on lawmakers to support SB 250, a bill allocating $200 million in Great Salt Lake conservation funding.
Bill would make vandalizing Utah’s ‘priceless’ rock formations a crime
As frequent vandalism in Southern Utah can be irreversible, the bill sponsor says Utahns "need a culture of integrity" for conservation.
Great Salt Lake may hit historic lows this year, despite long-awaited snowfall
Grow the Flow, a conservation group, warns the lake is on track to meet or exceed record lows by fall 2026.
Bill limiting State Engineer duties moves forward
HB 60 will limit the State Engineer's responsibilities on reviewing proposed plans and protests.
Bill to increase Great Salt Lake funding stalls in committee
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Nate Blouin, would allocate $200 million to Great Salt Lake conservation efforts.
Forest health and watershed restoration bill passes House committee
The bill would allow separate institutes to collaborate to help prevent future wildfire damage in the state.
Bill allowing conserved water to flow to Great Salt Lake sails smoothly through committee
Rep. Nguyen says ‘it’s mission critical’ to expand options for revitalizing the Great Salt Lake.
Hundreds rally to save the Great Salt Lake
The rally highlighted growing concerns over water use, air quality and wildlife.
