DNR News

Trail Crew Technician – Moab (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

Opening date: January 8, 2026Closing date: April 30th, 2026Salary: $18.00 per hour/40 hours a weekPer Diem: AvailableLocation: Moab, Utah (Southeast Region)Hours Per Week: 40Time frame: Approximately Early-May to Late-OctoberPositions available: 4Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has region-wide seasonal positions (no benefits) available based in Moab, Utah. This appointment will be full time

Trail Crew Technician – Parowan (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

Opening date: January 8, 2026Closing date: April 30th, 2026Salary: $18.00 per hour/40 hours a weekPer Diem: AvailableLocation: Parowan, Utah (Southwest Region)Hours Per Week: 40Time frame: Approximately Early-May to Late-OctoberPositions available: 4Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has region-wide seasonal positions (no benefits) available based in Parowan, Utah. This appointment will be full time

Trail Crew Technician – Richfield (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

Seasonal Trail Crew Technician – Richfield (Division of Outdoor Recreation)Opening date: January 8, 2026Closing date: April 30th, 2026Salary: $18.00 per hour/40 hours a weekPer Diem: AvailableLocation: Richfield, Utah (Central Region)Hours Per Week: 40Time frame: Approximately Early-May to Late-OctoberPositions available: 4Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has region-wide seasonal positions (no benefits) available based

Trail Crew Technician – SLC (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

Opening date: January 8, 2026Closing date: April 30th, 2026Salary: $18.00 per hour/40 hours a weekPer Diem: AvailableLocation: Salt Lake City Utah (North Region)Hours Per Week: 40Time frame: Approximately Early-May to Late-OctoberPositions available: 4Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has region-wide seasonal positions (no benefits) available based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This appointment

Park Ranger Aide – Echo State Park

Opening date: January 1stClosing date: May 30thSalary: $13.43 – $16Location: Echo State ParkTime frame: May – SeptemberPositions available: 10Accepting InternshipsHousing: RV campsite may be available The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, has a seasonalposition (no benefits) available at Echo State Park, Utah. This appointment will last fromapproximately May – September. Housing may be available via

Snow Cat Operator Trainer

Opening date: November 2025 Closing date: When filled Salary: $21.18-$32.00/hour plus per diem when travelling Location: Stationed in Salt Lake City, travel statewide Positions available: 1 Housing: Not provided Job Description Are you experienced in operating Snow Cats and looking to train others on Utah’s rugged winter terrain? We’re hiring two Snow Cat Operator Trainers for a seasonal role, from

Drought in Utah: more than a water supply issue

In arid Utah, drought is not an unexpected event — it’s part of the climate rhythm. Utah has faced drought conditions in parts of the state during 22 of the past 25 years. Given its large geographic area and diverse climate, it’s more common to be dealing with drought somewhere in the state than not. With one of the driest climates in the nation (and a rapidly growing population), our state walks a fine line between availability and demand. Whether we’re in a drought or preparing for the next one, the consequences stretch far beyond water levels.

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Funds Record-Breaking 142 Projects Across All 29 Counties

Salt Lake City (May 20, 2025) – The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation has awarded a record amount of funding this year to support outdoor recreation projects statewide, with 142 grants approved across all of Utah’s 29 counties. This year marks the most projects funded and the most money awarded in the history of these programs. “This is a landmark

Media Advisory: State and Federal Fire Officials to Present Plans for Anticipated High Wildfire Season

Salt Lake City (May 20, 2025) — State and federal fire officials will address this year’s plans for bolstering Utah’s wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of an anticipated higher-than-normal wildfire season and following the governor’s April 21 executive order. Utahns in all regions of the state need to exercise good Fire Sense while outdoors to decrease human-caused wildfires ranging from vehicle

Residents of Utah saved over 100 million gallons of water through landscape conversions in 2024

Salt Lake City (April 17, 2025) — Over 100 million gallons of water will be saved each year through landscape conversions in the 2024 Landscape Incentive Program. This vital initiative, led by the Utah Division of Water Resources and Central Utah, Jordan Valley, Washington County, and Weber Basin Water Conservancy Districts, empowers residents and businesses to save water while reducing