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.

A federal study found the brain‑eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri in hot springs and warm waters at Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Lake Mead, prompting safety reminders for visitors. CDC guidance focuses on keeping water out of the nose and using sterile water for nasal rinses.

Doorbell camera footage shows a mountain lion prowling outside an Olympus Cove home in Millcreek and appearing to try to get inside. Wildlife officials were called and neighbors are on alert.

An early hatch of no‑see‑ums at Antelope Island scrambled a major spring race and sent visitors swatting. Park staff say head nets are the best defense while the swarm lasts.

BEA data show Utah's outdoor recreation sector grew to $9.75 billion in 2024, supporting roughly 75,000 jobs and about $4.6 billion in wages.

A deer near Scofield Reservoir tested positive for chronic wasting disease, expanding the illness's footprint in Utah. State wildlife officials urge hunters to submit samples and follow safety guidance.

Two concept plans for Jefferson Park propose new paths, seating, water-wise landscaping and an event area; the city has opened an online survey and held community meetings.

State Parks is exploring whether Mantua Reservoir should join Utah’s park system; budget language and local tours have put the idea into motion. Residents will get a say.

Pioneer Park’s overhaul will overlap the summer market, and organizers are weighing temporary street events or alternate sites as construction begins in March.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approves a new Utah Wildlife Action Plan to protect the state's vulnerable species, with actions planned for a 10-year period.

A human-caused fire near Strawberry Reservoir in Utah was contained to one acre, indicating larger concerns about the state's low snowpack levels and rising fire risks.

Utah requires a mandatory ethics course for shed hunters during the sensitive period from January to May to minimize wildlife disturbance and habitat impact.

City parks are designed to form "accidental lakes" to manage stormwater, preventing neighborhood flooding by absorbing overflow, as planned by the City of West Jordan.