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Traditional methods to see how many people are getting outdoors include trailhead surveys and vehicle counters. However, those don't capture all visitors, especially in less popular areas.
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On top of the dangers of fighting fires, research has connected wildland firefighting to serious diseases like lung cancer. Now, federal agencies are taking more steps to address those risks.
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A recent study compared driving deaths in Utah before and after the state changed the alcohol limit. It also compared Utah to neighboring states.
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An advocacy group anonymously surveyed more than 800 wildland firefighters. Staffing woes and health worries were among the top issues.
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Wildland firefighters face extreme conditions. For those who identify as LGBTQ, there are challenges beyond the fireline.
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Thousands of firefighters are deployed in the Great Basin region, which includes almost all of Utah and parts of surrounding states.
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Utah, Arizona, and Colorado got C grades in a new maternal mental health report card. Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, and Wyoming got D's.
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Fixed anchors, which are often permanent bolts hand-drilled into rock walls, have been a subject of debate in recent years. Federal agencies are asking for public comment on their use.
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For the first time, solar power generated more electricity than coal during a full calendar month — a milestone that underscores how quickly the nation's power system is changing.
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The state challenged former President Biden's national monument designations, saying they were too big and broad. However, some environmental groups remained confident the designations will hold.
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The Land and Water Conservation Fund is over 60 years old and receives about $900 million each year. However, not all Indigenous tribes know they can take part, or how to navigate applying.
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A new study is challenging one of the most persistent arguments against removing aging dams: that nearby communities will suffer economically if the structures come down.