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.

A young black bear climbed a tree near Orem City Hall in 2019, leading to a rescue operation by wildlife officials and city responders. The bear was safely returned to its mountain habitat.

The Utah Wildlife Board updated bison hunting regulations, created a new cow bison hunt for 2026/27, adjusted bison population objectives, and took steps to help hunters affected by natural disasters.

Salt Lake City police officers saved an owl hit by a car, garnering positive social media attention for their compassionate actions extending to wildlife.

Park City Mountain and other Utah ski resorts delay their opening days due to inadequate snowfall and mild weather conditions, leaving winter sports season launch uncertain.