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The iconic insects arrive in Utah every summer, but since the 1990s, their populations have declined by 80%. The Trump administration delayed a final decision on protecting them.
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Gemsbok were first brought to New Mexico in the 1960s. They could spread to other states as the climate warms, putting more pressure on native species.
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New satellite observations show that some global river models struggle to account for dams, reservoirs, and other human influences, raising questions about their reliability for water planning.
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Conservation groups collaborate with Hyde Park and Cache Valley to promote water saving landscape while Utah's climate dries.
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The Trump administration wants to do away with the decades-old Roadless Rule, saying it would reduce "regulatory burdens." Over 99% of public comments want to keep it.
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The tribe released two rehabilitated golden eagles in Montana last year — and one died in Colorado months later, likely due to lead poisoning. Voluntary changes by hunters can help the problem.
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California and the Great Basin, which includes much of Utah, had especially strong connections. Runoff conditions and soil moisture were synchronized two-thirds of the time.
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In other news, Ammon Bundy, known for an anti-government standoff in Oregon, was arrested during a traffic stop in southern Utah. And, state officials approved almost a dozen boater access projects.
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The state's growing trash problem isn't just an eyesore — it can also hurt wildlife and the environment. Research shows the best way to make a difference is by setting a good example.
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The John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area, or Greater Dinosaur, is part of our public lands. Conservation groups are rallying to protect it in the face of changing federal regulations.
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Hunters and hikers were among almost 133,000 people opposing potential changes to the Travel Management Rule in national forests. Snowmobile groups were part of the 1% of commenters in favor.
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The third-party projects would've included environmental and cultural resource work, like digitizing museum collections in Zion National Park. Over 130 projects lost funding across the country.