DNR News

Utah Water Ways Hires Tage Flint as First Executive Director

SALT LAKE CITY (September 5, 2023) – Utah Water Ways today announced it has hired Tage Flint as the nonprofit’s first Executive Director. Tage Flint brings over 35 years of experience in water resource management to the role, most recently serving as the CEO and General Manager of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District.

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State, federal and local officials tour Utah forest management projects

SALT LAKE CITY (July 17, 2023) – Today state, federal and local officials visited forest management projects to see how Utah’s land managers are proactively addressing the wildfire crisis. Gov. Spencer Cox hosted Deputy Chief Chris French and Intermountain Regional Forester Mary Farnsworth with the U.S. Forest Service; Regional Conservationist Astor Boozer and State Conservationist Emily Fife with the Natural

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Checkpoint planned for July 22 on Markagunt OVH Trail

SALT LAKE CITY (July 13, 2023) – A checkpoint is planned for July 22, right off the Mammoth Creek Road on the Markagunt OHV Trail in Kane County. The checkpoint will run from 5-10 p.m. This checkpoint aims to verify driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and insurance documentation, promoting safe driving practices and administrative compliance.

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Gov. Cox appoints Brian Steed as new Great Salt Lake commissioner

SALT LAKE CITY (May 15, 2023) – Gov. Spencer Cox has named Brian Steed as the state’s new Great Salt Lake commissioner. This appointment is subject to approval by the Utah Senate.  “Brian has been a trusted advisor for many years and I appreciate his willingness to re-enter public service at this critical time,” said Gov. Cox. “We have a

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