natural resources

Officials with Forestry, Fire and State Lands confirm they will shut down US Magnesium for the benefit of the Great Salt Lake.

A Navajo scientist is studying traditional grazing practices with the hopes of invigorating an important cultural practice.

How do whales impact the environment? The answer might surprise you. A visiting speaker at Utah State University explains his research.

Proponents say the land would be used for much-needed housing, but environmental groups say eligible areas could include those treasured by communities in the Mountain West.

Representatives in Nevada and Utah were successful in getting an amendment to sell public lands in federal budget legislation. The idea is already facing strong opposition.

New polling, released by the Republican polling firm New Bridge Strategies, showed most Utahns are opposed to proposals to green-light more drilling.

In response to the recently passed House Bill 265, USU plans to merge colleges and offer staff voluntary separation as part of a sweeping budget overhaul.

If you like drinking carbonated water as much as I do, you’ll be happy to hear you can drink as much as you’d like, -absolutely for free- just north of the Utah border in Soda Springs, Idaho.

Throughout history, cities and towns have often been established along the banks of rivers, because these waterways provide a source of drinking water, power, and transport links to other communities. The City of Logan, Utah, is no exception.

In other news: A Forbes Advisor article finds that Utah ranks high in technological jobs.