The Utah Wildlife Board updated WMA license rules and hunting guide regulations following new legislation, including entry requirements for certain areas and annual registration renewal for guides.

Utah Conservation Corps received a grant to plant 300 native plants for pollinators at their Urban Community Farm, which also offers educational and volunteer opportunities.

Utah is facing a drought emergency, affecting fish and wildlife, with the Division of Wildlife Resources adjusting management strategies.

Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the opening of a new trailhead at Bonneville Blvd in Salt Lake City, part of an initiative to improve outdoor access in the Foothills Natural Area.

A bear was captured in Heber City after being spotted near local areas, including a highway and hospital; authorities plan to relocate it to the wild.

Utah DWR advises against touching or taking home baby deer or elk in the wild, emphasizing the importance of keeping distance for the animals' safety and avoiding legal repercussions.

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum celebrates its 40th anniversary with a new brand identity and special events aimed at community engagement and connecting people with nature.

Eagle Mountain residents are advised against using chemical rodenticides due to their harmful ecosystem impact, with non-lethal control methods suggested instead.

A rock slide at Zion National Park closed the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, no injuries reported; road will reopen after assessments by physical scientists. Zion Lodge guests still have access.

The Delta Snow Goose Festival in Utah invites spectators to watch thousands of migrating geese, with events on February 21-22 at Gunnison Bend Reservoir.

The Great Salt Lake is at risk of drying up, and despite recent water level increases, long-term solutions are needed to balance ecological health with water resource management.

The Hogle Zoo in Utah has announced the euthanasia of George, a 48-year-old white rhino, due to declining health, with comforting measures provided by staff.

The Utah Division of State Parks reported rare mirabilite formations on Great Salt Lake, phenomena of crystalline mounds made from sodium sulfate-rich water meeting cold air.