DNR News

Two new BLM travel management plans for the Henry Mountains/Fremont Gorge and Dolores River threaten public lands access for users of all ages and abilities

Utahns encouraged to engage in the BLM planning process and voice concerns SALT LAKE CITY (June 4, 2024) — In the past few weeks, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has initiated public comment periods for two more travel management plans (TMP). Utahns are encouraged to engage in the BLM planning process by submitting formal comments and concerns to ensure

New Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape announced

SALT LAKE CITY — The Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape has been formally designated as a critical initiative under the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership. Spanning over 2.7 million acres in northern Utah, this landscape includes key military installations and the largest saline lake in the Western Hemisphere. These areas are crucial not only for national defense but also for environmental conservation

Utah Receives Over $5.5 Million in Community Wildfire Defense Grant Funding

SALT LAKE CITY (May 15, 2024) – On Tuesday, the US Department of Agriculture announced its second round of funding of project proposals as a part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. Three entities within Utah received over $5.5 million to be spent on protecting homes, businesses and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfires. Recipients in Utah that are a part of this

Utah Water Conditions Update

SALT LAKE CITY (May 16, 2024) – As of mid-May, over half of this winter’s snow has melted. Utah’s water conditions continue to benefit from favorable weather patterns, ensuring optimal spring runoff. Short periods of warm temperatures followed by cooler weather and precipitation have helped slow snowmelt. Read more about the conditions below.

New BLM Public Lands Rule will significantly harm Utah

Local public lands experts and advocates call on the BLM to withdraw Rule SALT LAKE CITY (May 14, 2024) – The Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office officially announces its opposition to the recently filed Public Lands Rule by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM officially filed its rule Thursday, May 9, and it will take effect June

Predict its rise, win a prize

SALT LAKE CITY (April 22, 2024) – Predict its rise and win a prize! Thanks to another stellar snowpack year, concerted conservation and strategic management efforts (including releasing water from Utah Lake and other reservoirs) Great Salt Lake is on the rise. How high do you think the south arm of the lake will rise before it starts to drop