Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

A few fisheries across the state will see improvements during the 2023/24 season including one in Wasatch County.

The Division of Wildlife Resources is closing 24 areas this month to protect wintering deer and big game.

The Division of Wildlife Resources started emergency deer feeding in Summit County last month due to concerns over animal health and is urging the public not to feed the deer.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding owners to keep pets under control after recent incidents where dogs chased deer and other big game and an elk was injured.

Herds of elk are adding an extra obstacle for drivers in Parleys Canyon and on I-80 near Foothill Drive.

The Utah Department of Transportation and the Division of Wildlife Resources are teaming up to make the roads safer for drivers and wildlife with a new app for Utahns to report roadkill.

DWR said there has been an uptick in issued warnings in recent years.

On today's Local News Hour host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (5:50) Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Conservation Outreach Manager Scott Root talks about the recent bear sightings in Park City, (22:42) Park City Grants and Contracts Coordinator Kirsten Darrington has an update on the $5000k PCMC awarded in special services contracts to 13 applicants focused on DEI projects and (34:00) Mountain Mediation Center Executive Director Gretchen Lee has details about next week's community conversation on climate change.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Conservation Outreach Manager Scott Root talks about the recent bear sightings in Park City and tips on how to deal with one if you cross paths.

On today's This Green Earth, Nell and Chris speak with (02:45) Mike Luers from the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District. They take a deep dive into the re-use of advanced treated wastewater on private and public properties. Learn what it is, how it works, and the challenges associated with it.Then, (27:17) author Jenny Price comes on the show to talk about her new book, Stop Saving the Planet! The book is described as a short, fun, fierce manifesto for environmentalism that is more fair and less righteous.They end the show speaking about (48:38) how Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources is accepting applications for positions on a regional advisory council.