Salt Lake City (Jan 28, 2019) – Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Executive Director, Mike Styler, recently named, R. William (Bill) Keach II, as the new Utah state geologist and director of the Utah Geological Survey (UGS).
Governor Herbert Issues Drought Executive Order
Salt Lake City (Oct. 15, 2018) – While recent precipitation has been beneficial, Utah remains in a serious drought. As a result, Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued today an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to drought.
Utah’s Drought Review and Reporting Committee Activated
Salt Lake City (Sept. 5, 2018) — For the first time in about ten years Utah’s drought conditions have reached a threshold that triggers the State’s statutory responsibility to convene Utah’s Drought Review and Reporting Committee. The committee will gather Monday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.
Park Rangers Aid United States Marshals Service in Fugitive Capture
Salt Lake City — DNR has about 120 law enforcement personnel. So often their good work goes unrecognized by the general public. They quietly work in remote and secluded areas of the state with professionalism, bravery and ingenuity; protecting the state’s abundant natural resources and helping the good people of Utah who are enjoying the outdoors.
Kerry Gibson to Join DNR as Deputy Director
Salt Lake City (June 4, 2018) – Executive Director Mike Styler announced today that current Weber County Commissioner Kerry Gibson has accepted a deputy director position at DNR.
Governor Herbert Declares May the Month of the Bird in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. (April 30, 2018) – Governor Gary R. Herbert has declared May 2018 as the Month of the Bird in Utah. The declaration celebrates native and migratory birds making their way through Utah this time of year
Passing of State Parks Director Fred Hayes
Mike Styler, executive director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, has anounced that Fred Hayes, director of the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, passed away March 2, 2018 at his home in Heber City.
DNR Appoints New Division of Wildlife Resources Director
Salt Lake City – Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Mike Styler has named Mike Fowlks the new director of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR).