Environment

The Provo River watershed stretches from its headwaters in the Uinta Mountains through Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs and into communities downstream. Provo River Days will bring educational and recreational activities to four sites along the watershed Sept. 12.

Provo River Days connects Summit County headwaters to communities downstream

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Sep 6, 2026

Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah is again at the center of litigation after President Donald Trump reduced its boundaries in July 2026. Patagonia announced Sept. 2 that it had joined a coalition challenging the reduction.

Patagonia sues Trump over Bears Ears as Utah monument fight returns to court

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Sep 3, 2026

Fire personnel are planning multiple prescribed fires along SR-150 through November, and South Summit residents may see or smell smoke from the operations.

Roadless Rule repeal advances, renewing questions for the Wasatch and Uintas

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Sep 3, 2026

Huber Grove apple orchard in Wasatch Mountain State Park.

Huber Grove Apple Harvest canceled after spring freeze destroys crop

by Heather Bergeson
Published: Sep 3, 2026

Muddy floodwater pours over the edge of the bike path underpass along the Poison Creek Trail on Friday, July 17, as heavy monsoon rains swelled the creek beyond its banks.

Monsoon rains offer relief, but Utah drought persists as reservoirs continue to fall

by Heather Bergeson
Published: Sep 2, 2026

Harvest Moon sets over Park City.

September night sky brings a Harvest Moon and the start of fall

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Sep 1, 2026

128 acres near Snowbasin protected from future development

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Aug 29, 2026

A black bear roams in Utah. State wildlife officials say drought, extreme heat and reduced natural food supplies have contributed to a sharp increase in bear incidents this year.

Bear incidents more than double in Utah as drought pushes animals into cities

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Aug 27, 2026

The Colorado River.

Zebra mussel DNA found near Moab as Utah officials monitor Colorado River

by Heather Bergeson
Published: Aug 27, 2026

A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Utah on Thursday night, Aug. 27, with more than 96% of the moon entering Earth’s darkest shadow at the height of the event.

Near-total lunar eclipse will darken Utah skies Thursday night

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Aug 25, 2026

Wasatch Mountain State Park near Midway recorded 910,046 visits during fiscal year 2026, ranking fourth among Utah’s 46 state parks

Wasatch Mountain, Jordanelle rank among Utah’s six busiest state parks

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Aug 24, 2026

Drought and wildfires can reduce natural sources of food, water and shelter, potentially pushing wildlife closer to Utah neighborhoods. Residents are urged to secure garbage, remove outdoor food and water sources, and maintain a safe distance from wild animals.

Drought, wildfires may push Utah wildlife into residential areas

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Aug 21, 2026

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