Wildlife Conservation

The Utah Inland Port Authority announced it would contribute $2.5 million to help preserve shoreline along the Great Salt Lake.

From fuzzy bumble bees to metallic green pollinators, Utah is home to thousands of native bee species quietly supporting ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity statewide.

Mountain lions are elusive, misunderstood and at the center of a heated debate. Scientists and conservationists weigh in on the future of Utah's wildlife management.

Currently, park superintendents can add more restrictions on top of state rules. A new federal directive, however, questions whether some restrictions are already "unlawful barriers" to hunting.

We revisit our conversation from October 2025 with Gary Ferguson, talking about his book "The Twilight Forest."

The birds are already facing pressures like drought, wildfires, and climate change. Conservation groups say the case could shape land use decisions on public lands for years to come.

Predators like wolves have an advantage over deer and elk in deep snow. Understanding how different predators navigate snow can inform conservation and management.

In other news, construction on the controversial Northern Corridor highway has been temporarily halted as conservationist groups sue the federal government to stop it entirely.

In the 16th annual Conservation in the West poll by Colorado College, the vast majority of respondents expressed support for public lands, water, and wildlife.

In other news, a new online tool can tell you what areas have the worst exposure from Great Salt Lake dust. And, the Sundance Film Festival is opening for its last Utah event.