Wildlife officers inspected more than 13,000 boats over the Pioneer Day weekend to prevent invasive species from spreading into state lakes and reservoirs.

Anyone over 18 now has to buy a hunting or fishing license to hike, bike or even bird watch at 25 Wildlife or Waterfowl Management Areas in Northern Utah.

All of Utah is in moderate to severe drought amid a historically dry summer.

Utah jumped to second in a federal database of states’ total toxic chemical releases – a rise mostly attributable to the Bingham Canyon Mine, one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world.

In May, hydrologists forecasted that spring runoff into Lake Powell would be the lowest in years.

The federal government is awarding Utah $3 million to purchase conservation easements in southern Utah near Zion National Park.

As Utah nears the hottest months of the year, state officials expect the demand for water to increase.

As boaters take to the water, the Utah Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone of what’s required before launch.

The Utah Department of Natural Resources is celebrating Earth Day by reminding outdoor enthusiasts of some easy ways to help restore and preserve nature, including fish, wildlife and their habitats.

Utah’s snowpack is at 93% of normal, but extreme drought has reappeared in southwestern Utah for the first time in two years.