Environment

Falls in the Ogden Waterfall Canyon Trail...
Mike Anderson

Heavy runoff restoring scenery after years of drought

While the heavy runoff has brought some flood damage, it has also restored some of the scenery we've lost over several years of drought.
6 hours ago
One of the reserved campsites needing clean up of debris....
Jed Boal

Snapped trees, avalanche debris still remain in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Due to the record-breaking snowfall and avalanches, spring cleanup in Little Cottonwood Canyon will take a little longer this year.
7 hours ago
Stacked sandbags...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko KSL.com and Alex Cabrero KSLTV.com

Utah County, Sandy issue disaster declarations for flood response

Government leaders in Utah County and Sandy have issued emergency declarations to help mitigate and respond to potential flooding from the spring runoff.
11 hours ago
Murray kneeboarder...
Lauren Steinbrecher

Warning signs posted after kneeboarder seen on swift runoff

Murray City has posted extra signs and the fire department is warning the community after citizens said they’ve been seeing a man take advantage of high water in Murray Park in a potentially dangerous way. 
1 day ago
City Creek as it flows through Memory Grove in Salt Lake City....
Jed Boal

None of the four creeks in SLC are expected to reach flood stage

None of the four creeks that drain into the city are forecasted to get anywhere near flood stage before the snow runs out.
1 day ago
The old Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah building before the September deadline. (KS...
Alex Cabrero

Wildlife Rehab Center in Ogden has until September to move

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah will have to leave its building by Sept. 6, forcing workers to refuse hurt animals.
1 day ago
The Green Loop area in downtown Salt Lake City. (KSL TV)...
Katija Stjepovic

Pop-up green spaces take over roads in downtown Salt Lake City

Some downtown Salt Lake roads are filled with hundreds of trees in the middle of the road as a part of a 6-week project called Green Loop.
1 day ago
The 'rare' white calf that was born in Bear River State park, in Evanston, Wyoming. (KSL TV)...
Mike Anderson

‘Rare’ white bison calf draws crowds to Evanston

A new white bison calf is bringing many people to Evanston, Wyoming, but it might not be as rare as some people think. 
1 day ago
Salt Lake County flooding...
Andrew Adams

Hydrologist optimistic about Salt Lake County runoff picture as thunderstorm threat looms

A longtime hydrologist expressed optimism Monday about the potential for the county to avoid any further runoff and flooding issues.
2 days ago
A vial of floodwater from the 1983 flooding in Salt Lake City. (KSL TV)...
Shelby Lofton

Utah historian uncovers artifacts from 1983 floods

A Utah museum curator stumbled across some intriguing artifacts from the 1983 flooding that hit Utah years ago.
2 days ago
Bake Lake visitors on the shrinking beach. (KSL TV)...
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck

Heavy runoff means more water, less beach at Bear Lake

The Memorial Day weekend at Bear Lake is starting the tourism season, with a lot less beach compared to the previous years. 
2 days ago
The debris leftover from the January avalanche. (KSL TV)...
Ladd Egan

Bridal Veil Falls remains closed; avalanche deposit creating safety hazard

Even as Utahns mark the unofficial start to summer, Bridal Veil Falls remains closed because of debris and ice left behind from a January avalanche.
2 days ago
Wildlife officials are warning hikers about rattlesnakes since they are appearing later than usual....
Lauren Steinbrecher

Rattlesnakes are appearing on Utah trails, around homes later than normal

A local rattlesnake expert is seeing a rise in reports of rattlesnake sightings on Utah trails, and she's got some helpful tips to keep you and your pets safe.
3 days ago
Dry Creek closed off to the public. (KSL TV)...
Shelby Lofton

Lehi officials warn residents to stay away from high water this Memorial Day

Officials in northern Utah are warning people to stay out of creeks, streams, and rivers this Memorial Day weekend.
3 days ago
Schovaers Electrionics building in Salt Lake City....
Carter Williams, KSL.com

EPA sends $1.5M to help clean up blighted properties in Salt Lake County

The Environmental Protection Agency is sending nearly $1.5 million in funding to a pair of projects in Salt Lake County under a grant that helps communities "assess, clean up and revitalize properties."
3 days ago
Great Salt Lake dust...
Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune

Great Salt Lake is still blowing dangerous dust

After historic snowfall over the winter, Utahns are breathing a sigh of relief about the Great Salt Lake. But they'd better not breathe too deeply — it still is blowing an immense amount of dangerous dust pollution along the Wasatch Front.
4 days ago
Deer Creek Reservoir...
Ladd Egan

Deer Creek, Jordanelle nearing capacity; releasing extra water

Those heading outdoors this holiday weekend will notice that many of Utah’s reservoirs are nearing capacity.
5 days ago
Big Cottonwood Creek...
Jed Boal

High mountain snow melt fills rivers and creeks as peak runoff nears

The high-elevation snowpack in Utah is melting quickly. The low-elevation and mid-elevation snow has already melted and run off into creeks and rivers.
5 days ago
Eroding banks are roped off as the Weber River swells from  a melting snowpack in Fort Buenaventura...
Tamara Vaifanua

Park managers urge safety around rivers, lakes during Memorial Day weekend

Keeping people safe in and around water is a big concern for park managers this holiday weekend.
6 days ago
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Eliza Pace

Road along Nebo Loop completely washes out

A portion of the road up Payson Canyon along an area of the Nebo Loop has completely washed out.
6 days ago
Washed out road...
Mike Anderson

Flood warning for Logan River through Friday morning

A flood warning was issued for the Logan River on Tuesday and it's expected to last through late Friday morning.
7 days ago
'Flatline fire'...
Tamara Vaifanua

What is ‘light flashing fuel’ and why it concerns firefighters this summer

Utah’s record-setting snowfall this past winter is not enough to take away the concerns for the upcoming fire season, according to one firefighter.
7 days ago
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Jed Boal

Provo river doubling in volume this week

The Provo River is rising in Utah County and will continue to pick up volume in the days ahead.
8 days ago
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Andrew Adams

Waterfall of runoff damages road in Payson Canyon

Spring runoff waters carved their own path across the road through Payson Canyon, leaving damage in the area that crews said could delay the area’s opening by at least a couple of weeks.
9 days ago

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