DNR News

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

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