DNR News

Utah’s Mining Production Value Up 14% from 2017, Totaled $3.7 Billion

The Utah Mining 2018 report issued by the Utah Geological Survey summarizes 2018 mineral resource production statistics and values for Utah.

2019 Antelope Island Spider Fest Scheduled for Saturday

Join park staff at Antelope Island State Park Saturday, August 3, for a day full of spider-themed presentations, crafts, guided walks, citizen science, poetry, photography, vendors, and more.

Forest Service and State of Utah Invest in Shared Stewardship

As part of Utah’s Shared Stewardship agreement, an investment of up to $20 million dollars will be made over the next four years to address wildfire, threats to communities and protecting watersheds.

Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative Announces 2020 Projects

Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative (WRI), coordinated by the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced $36 million in funding for 121 wildland restoration and rehabilitation projects statewide, with a goal of improving over 173,000 acres of land.

157 Boats Found with Quagga Mussels, 17 People Cited at Lake Powell

Law enforcement officers and technicians for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources had a busy Fourth of July weekend working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading. A total of 210 boats were decontaminated at stations in the Lake Powell area

Increased Staff, Inspection Stations at Lake Powell for 4th of July

Beginning this weekend, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is boosting its inspection and decontamination capacity along the routes leaving Lake Powell to more efficiently meet boater needs.

State Parks Release New PSA Following Recent Drownings, Incidents

Boating season is here, and with the fun in the sun comes the dangers present when venturing out onto the water. Within the last month, Utah has seen an increase in boating-related incidents. To combat this, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation has chosen to release a new #NobodyIsInvincible PSA

Gunlock Visitors Reminded to Stay Safe Around Waterfalls, Rocks

GUNLOCK STATE PARK — Due to a recent increase in injuries, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation would like to remind visitors to Gunlock State Park to stay safe and aware when recreating near the waterfalls.

Drought Contingency Plan Demand Management Workshop Scheduled

The Utah Division of Water Resources is hosting a Drought Contingency Plan Demand Management Workshop Friday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Utah Department of Natural Resources headquarters,

5 Additional Resources to Help Fight Against Invasive Quagga Mussels

SALT LAKE CITY — During the recent legislative session, additional funding was allocated to keep quagga and zebra mussels from spreading from Lake Powell to other local waterbodies.