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Opinion: Dismantling the U. S. Forest Service harms public lands and communities
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (277+ words) The Salt Lake Tribune Opinion: Dismantling the U. S. Forest Service harms public lands and communities There is a reason Forest Service headquarters are based in Washington, D. C. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Traffic flows up and down Big Cottonwood Canyon at…...
Utah's mighty moose are being killed by tiny ticks. The state is looking for ways to reverse the trend.
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (94+ words) The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's mighty moose are being killed by tiny ticks. The state is looking for ways to reverse the trend. Utah researchers hope to discover a way to help the state's moose population fight off ticks. (Utah…...
US Magnesium is mothballed, leaving Utahns with a giant and expensive mess. Here's what to know.
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) Regulators say it will take at least $100 million to clean up the bankrupt plant, while environmental experts worry it's already contaminating the Great Salt Lake. US Magnesium is mothballed, leaving Utahns with a giant and expensive mess. Here's what to…...
Why Utah bought one of its biggest polluters " and what it means for the Great Salt Lake
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (162+ words) Officials with Forestry, Fire and State Lands confirm they will shut down US Magnesium for the benefit of the Great Salt Lake. Why Utah bought one of its biggest polluters " and what it means for the Great Salt Lake Officials…...
US Magnesium's bankruptcy leaves a looming question: What happens to the Great Salt Lake cleanup?
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) Regulators and environmental watchdogs worry history may repeat itself for one of the nation's biggest polluters. US Magnesium's bankruptcy leaves a looming question: What happens to the Great Salt Lake cleanup? Regulators and environmental watchdogs worry history may repeat itself…...
Advocates for Great Salt Lake take to the air to better understand the lake's future
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (114+ words) Advocates for the Great Salt Lake " including educators, scientists and tribal elders " team up with a nonprofit to get an aerial view of Utah's endangered landmark. Advocates for Great Salt Lake take to the air to better understand the lake's…...
Utah cracks down on Cottonwood Canyons traffic: What you need to know about the new traction law
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) Traction checks will be back in the Cottonwood Canyons this winter, and the Utah Department of Transportation is taking advantage of new powers given to it by the state legislature. The agency can enact the traction law up to 24 hours…...
Feds order massive water release from Flaming Gorge to prop up Lake Powell
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (208+ words) The U. S. Bureau of Reclamation has ordered a release of up to one million acre feet of water from Flaming Gorge to help prop up Lake Powell. Feds order massive water release from Flaming Gorge to prop up Lake Powell The…...
Grand County explores Arches shuttle as key questions remain unresolved
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (84+ words) The Salt Lake Tribune Grand County explores Arches shuttle as key questions remain unresolved Working group to refine shuttle concept and explore potential pilot launch in May, though funding, approvals and federal role remain unclear. (National Park Service) Traffic backs…...
Feds put polarizing southern Utah highway proposal back on the table, months after Biden administration rejected it
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (108+ words) The Bureau of Land Management is reassessing the controversial Northern Corridor highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. Feds put polarizing southern Utah highway proposal back on the table, months after Biden administration rejected it The BLM is reconsidering…...