Colorado River

One of the lesser-known natural, and underappreciated, areas in our state is found 32 miles south of Vernal in eastern Utah: the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge.

A new report found those disasters were also closely connected, with drought and low snowpack creating ideal conditions for large wildfires.

As states continue to disagree over how to manage the water that is — and isn't — available, environmental groups warn of the consequences of not taking action or letting it go to court.

Negotiators are approaching a Feb. 14 deadline to make an agreement on how to manage the dwindling waterway. Friday's meeting didn't complete that goal, but governors called the gathering productive.

Leaders from seven states are meeting in Washington on Friday ahead of a Feb. 14 deadline to reach an agreement. However, negotiators still disagree on how water cuts should be handled.

The bill's sponsor argues it will protect innocent bystanders, while opponents argue it infringes on the right to protest. In other news, Utah athletes are headed to the Olympics next week.

Mountain West states rely heavily on mountain snow to slowly melt and replenish rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater through spring and summer.

The satellite-based platform estimates how much water crops are actually using across nearly the entire country, down to individual fields.

Colorado River officials have less than two months to make a decision regarding the future of the river. At a recent conference, tribal representatives spoke out, explaining that their input in the decision is necessary and deserved.

The analysis argues that national monuments help protect the rivers that millions rely on for drinking water. Under the Trump administration, those protections could weaken.