Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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.

Cougars are found throughout the state, often in mountains, foothills, or canyon areas, but sometimes they wander into urban neighborhoods. KPCW has tips on what to do if you see one.

With several years of drought in Utah and declining herd numbers, Utah Wildlife Resources will allocate fewer general season buck deer tags.

Joining Chris and Nell is Kim Hersey from the Department of Wildlife Resources. She comes on to talk about the recent capture and release of a wolverine in Utah. This is just the eighth confirmed wolverine sighting in Utah since 1979, and the first capture and release.

On today's Loccal News Hour:( 3:13) Coyote, moose, and cougar encounters are a part of the outdoor experience in the Wasatch Back. Carolyn Murray talks…

On today's Local News Hour:( 2:30 ) Mountain Trails Foundation Weekly report with Executive Director Lora Smith.( 7:16) Adolph Imboden honored with the…