SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 24, 2026) — Utah has secured $60 million for the Great Salt Lake through a settlement agreement with the federal government resolving a decades-old legal dispute over land near the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. The agreement transfers 22,311 surface acres along the Great Salt Lake to the federal government for inclusion in the refuge. In
Salary: $17.50 StartingLocation: Lake Powell at the Bullfrog and Wahweap developed areasTime frame: Up to 9 Months, starting immediatelyPositions Available: 5Housing: Provided at no costApplication Closing Date: August 21th, 2026 The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement has seasonal non-sworn positions (no benefits) available at Lake Powell Wahweap Marina and Bullfrog Marina. This appointment will last from
SALT LAKE CITY (July 28, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Jamie Barnes to serveas commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, pending Senate confirmation.Barnes currently serves as Utah state forester and director of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fireand State Lands.“Jamie Barnes understands that responsible stewardship requires strong relationships, practicalsolutions and a willingness to work through
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, coupled with Governor Cox’s Executive Order 2026-04 declaring a state of emergency in the State of Utah due to the imminent threat of a fire disaster caused by the July fireworks season, and in consultation with the Governor’s Office and the Department of Public Safety, the State Forester has determined additional measures must
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Hannah Freeze to serve as Great Salt Lake commissioner beginning July 22. Freeze succeeds Brian Steed and most recently served as Great Salt Lake deputy commissioner. “Hannah understands that protecting the Great Salt Lake requires cooperation from people across the basin,” Gov. Cox said. “She has earned the trust of agricultural producers, water
Opening date: August 1, 2026 Closing date: When filled Salary: $16.00 starting Location: Deer Creek State Park Time frame: August 1st-October 31st Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks, has seasonal positions (no benefits) available at Deer Creek State Park near Heber City, Utah. This appointment will last approximately April 1-October 31 Job Duties Work indoors in an office/booth setting
Opening date: July 15, 2026 Closing date: Until Filled Salary: $15 Location: Gunlock State Park Time frame: Now – October (possibly longer) Housing: Not provided Our team takes pride in caring for Gunlock State Park and providing an exceptional experience for every visitor. Seasonal positions can run 3 to 8 months, 7 days a week, between 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Holidays are typically our
Salt Lake City (July 2, 2026)— Due to current low water levels from construction projects and ongoing drought impacts, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued emergency changes to increase the daily fishing limits at seven waterbodies in Utah, effective immediately. DWR Director Riley Peck issued the emergency changes to the Utah Fishing Guidebook on July 2, allowing for increased
Utah State Forester’s Order Issuing a Statewide Fireworks Ban Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, coupled with Governor Cox’s Executive Order 2026-04 declaring a state of emergency in the State of Utah due to the imminent threat of a fire disaster caused by the July fireworks season, and in consultation with the Governor’s Office and the Department of Public Safety, the State
Salt Lake City (June 18, 2026) — The purchase of a roughly 50,000-acre parcel of land in the roadless area of the Book Cliffs was officially finalized on Thursday and will become part of an existing Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wildlife management area in northeastern Utah. During the 2025 legislative session, the Utah Legislature allocated $50 million to the