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UDOT nixes wildlife crossing idea in Park City to advocacy group's dismay
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted April 16 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
A wildlife group is trying to figure out how to move forward after the Utah Department of Transportation said it will not pursue building a wildlife crossing on the highway leading into Park City. UDOT is explaining the decision, as the advocacy group questions UDOT's choice.
2 visitors captured on video destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN | Posted April 15 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
Two visitors at Lake Mead National Recreation Area were captured on video destroying ancient rock formations and park rangers are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspects.
National Park Week: A celebration of America's diverse natural beauty
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 15 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
April 20 kicks off National Park Week, during which all parks that charge visitors an entrance fee will be free.
'Rabbit fever' outbreak believed to be cause of 9 beaver deaths in Utah, wildlife officials say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials say that nine beavers and one vole have died in recent weeks from a suspected tularemia outbreak.
Big recreation measures pass the House to improve public access
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Four key pieces of legislation under the umbrella of the EXPLORE Act passed the House this week, helping to improve and expand access to public lands and waterways.
Firefighters burn invasive phragmites in Ogden Bay
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 13 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
Crews started to burn 2,000 acres of invasive phragmites in the Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area Friday.
How Utah's snowpack basins fared this year — and what happens next
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Almost every Utah snowpack basin ended up with an above-normal collection this year, and most of it has yet to melt, which may cause some safety concerns in the coming months.
Salt Lake City hits 1st 80-degree day of year, ties 88-year-old record
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City tied an 88-year-old temperature record on Friday, but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
Panguitch Lake dam mitigation efforts effective; evacuation warning lifted
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
City officials announced Friday the evacuation notice for Panguitch and surrounding areas has been lifted, as dam mitigation efforts have been successful.
Duck dumping at Oquirrh Lake is causing overpopulation and environmental issues
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted April 12 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
A case of duck dumping is highlighting a concerning issue developing in Daybreak: the overpopulation of ducks at Oquirrh Lake.
Utah gets $1.5M donation as it unveils more plans for new golden spike monument
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
New details about one of Utah's newest state monuments were released after a ceremony celebrating a resolution that creates the park.
Mitigation efforts have been 'effective' so far at Panguitch Lake, authorities say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story
Reservoir levels at Panguitch Lake have already dropped about 6 inches and efforts to mitigate a possible breach at the top of the section of the dam have been "effective" to this point, state officials said Thursday.
'It looks a lot better than it did,' officials say of Panguitch Lake dam situation
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 10 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah engineers say there are indications that the damage found at the Panguitch Lake dam on Monday may not be as severe as initially feared.
Teams 'closely' monitoring Panguitch Lake dam; weather service issues flood watch
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 9 - 11:12 p.m. | Save Story
A flash flood watch has been issued for a few southern Utah communities near Panguitch Lake over the "potential failure" of the reservoir's dam.
Wildlife officers seek information after bald eagle was found shot in southern Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
Utah conservation officers are asking for the public's help in their investigation into a case involving a bald eagle that was illegally shot; the bird was later euthanized.
Can you trust the ground? How to handle quicksand, other perils in Lake Powell's backcountry
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted April 9 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Have you ever had a nightmare where something is chasing you, but you can't run? You just drag yourself across the ground with your hands, desperate to get away but getting nowhere. That's what quicksand feels like. At least to one reporter.
How a productive March changed Great Salt Lake's spring outlook
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake's southern arm is already higher now than it has been in four years, but a new report states it could reach a level it hasn't touched since 2017.
National Park Service being sued for switching to cashless entry
Heather Peterson, KSL NewsRadio | Posted April 8 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
The National Park Service is being sued for going cashless at 30 parks and monuments, including Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument.
