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Zion Guru's new Springdale location coaching national park visitors to care

Zion Guru's new Springdale location coaching national park visitors to care

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted March 17 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new building for a Springdale, Washington County, business symbolizes its philosophy of connecting with nature and leaving a visited place better than when found.
Over 20 Utah waterbodies may remain tainted by toxic algae

Over 20 Utah waterbodies may remain tainted by toxic algae

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted March 16 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is advising the public to remain cautious when near tainted waterbodies, as the department is no longer monitoring for toxic algae until summer.
Deer Valley extends its season for 2nd time ever. When will other Utah resorts close?

Deer Valley extends its season for 2nd time ever. When will other Utah resorts close?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Deer Valley is extending its ski season for the second straight year, while many other resorts are still figuring out plans after a slow start turned into a suddenly good season.
Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going

Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

An organization tasked with helping get water to the Great Salt Lake released a new five-year plan outlining its goals to keep water flowing to the lake.
What's planned for Bears Ears National Monument

What's planned for Bears Ears National Monument

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal agencies have released a draft management plan for the controversial Bears Ears National Monument comprising 1.36 million acres in southeast Utah.
Strong wind gusts, heavy snow possible, depending where you are in Utah

Strong wind gusts, heavy snow possible, depending where you are in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A storm system that passed through Utah on Tuesday provided a decent splash of water across the state, but it's about to make for some weird weather, too.
South Jordan residents 'anxious' as water levels from Jordan River on the rise

South Jordan residents 'anxious' as water levels from Jordan River on the rise

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 14 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents living along the Jordan River are on flood watch. The river and the groundwater are rising, creating cause for concern.
School security, water among 74 bills signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox

School security, water among 74 bills signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox

Logan Stefanich and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed 74 bills Tuesday, including several dealing with school security and water.
Eagle Mountain residents baffled by dozens of dead birds falling from neighborhood trees

Eagle Mountain residents baffled by dozens of dead birds falling from neighborhood trees

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 13 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of birds are falling dead from trees in Eagle Mountain, with no apparent rhyme or reason as to why.
A new species found in Utah's Great Salt Lake changes what we know about its ecosystem

A new species found in Utah's Great Salt Lake changes what we know about its ecosystem

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 12 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah researchers say finding a new species in the Great Salt Lake is "transformative," leading to new questions about the lake's ecosystem they hope to answer.
Utah's snowpack reaches annual median — and more snow is forecast this week

Utah's snowpack reaches annual median — and more snow is forecast this week

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's snowpack reached the state's annual average last week and more snow is expected this week, with most of it coming on Tuesday.
Conservation officers seek public's help after 4 deer found headless in Utah County

Conservation officers seek public's help after 4 deer found headless in Utah County

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah conservation officers are asking for the public's help as they've exhausted leads in their investigation into the deaths of four deer found headless after being left to waste last year.
Scientists flock to Utah resort to catch one of North America's least studied birds

Scientists flock to Utah resort to catch one of North America's least studied birds

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A team of biologists worked to catch and tag the rare rosy finch species living in harsh alpine environments, Thursday, in an effort to understand why populations are declining.
Visitors warned about new underwater dangers at Gunlock waterfalls

Visitors warned about new underwater dangers at Gunlock waterfalls

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 9 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The incredible images of the water spilling over Gunlock Reservoir are already coming in.
Why you should care about the health of Great Salt Lake brine shrimp

Why you should care about the health of Great Salt Lake brine shrimp

Tim Hughes, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted March 9 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was one year ago this month that Gov. Spencer Cox signed HB137, designating brine shrimp as the official Utah State Crustacean. Before you laugh, it turns out there are plenty of reasons why we should not only recognize these small creatures but protect them in the Great Salt Lake, too.
Reminder issued to pet owners after dog arrives at shelter in a 'sticky' situation

Reminder issued to pet owners after dog arrives at shelter in a 'sticky' situation

Mary Boyle, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 8 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A little dog has learned a painful lesson near Blackfoot, Idaho. The poor pooch, named Winnie by shelter staff, had an encounter with the prickly side of a porcupine.
How Utah's 'great' February changed the state's 2024 water outlook

How Utah's 'great' February changed the state's 2024 water outlook

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last month wasn't Utah's wettest February ever, but it did drastically change the state's winter performance and its water outlook for this year.
Utah, other Colorado River Basin states far from 'consensus' on Lake Powell, Lake Mead future

Utah, other Colorado River Basin states far from 'consensus' on Lake Powell, Lake Mead future

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated March 6 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The two divisions of the Colorado River Basin system have different ideas of how to manage the future of the country's two largest reservoirs in the long term.
New Utah poaching fees, orange regulations and other outdoor bills passed in 2024

New Utah poaching fees, orange regulations and other outdoor bills passed in 2024

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers handled plenty of outdoor-related bills during this year's legislative session. Here's a look at some of the bigger ones.