SITLA approved a roughly $30 million sale of more than 50,000 acres in the Book Cliffs to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources; DWR will manage the block as roadless wildlife habitat.

ER doctors say rattlesnake bites in the Salt Lake City area have nearly doubled this spring; parks and poison‑control experts urge caution on trails and quick treatment for bites.

BLM has reopened review of OHV route designations in the San Rafael Swell; conservation groups warn the move could harm cultural and ecological resources. Public comment runs through June 8, 2026.