Environment
Alex Cabrero
Ivins residents are concerned about location of planned water reservoir
Some residents in the Ivins area are worried that new water reservoir would ruin an outdoor space everyone enjoys.1 day ago
Eliza Pace and Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV
Semitruck crash spills gallons of fuel into Parleys Creek, no threat to drinking supply
Authorities are working to clean up a fuel spill after a semitruck jackknifed and spilled diesel fuel into Parleys Creek Thursday morning.1 day ago
Mike Anderson and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
‘Sacrifices’ will need to be made from Bear River water supply to help Great Salt Lake
With the Bear River serving so many different purposes in the state of Utah, agricultural producers are trying to make sure their uses for the river aren't forgotten as lawmakers discuss the preservation of the Great Salt Lake.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
How much will the Great Salt Lake rise? State to offer a reward if you guess it correctly
Levels at the Great Salt Lake are higher now than at any point in the past five years, and those who are tasked with overseeing its level believe it will rise about another foot in the coming weeks.2 days ago
Lisa Respers France, CNN
Taylor Swift’s elementary school teachers remember her as a young star
Turns out Taylor Swift doesn’t just speak now when it comes to writing, but has long had a reputation for being fearless.2 days ago
Shelby Lofton
New solar farm in Tooele County will soon power cities and ski resorts
The Elektron Solar Project will provide renewable energy to Summit County, Salt Lake City, Park City, Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Ski Resort and Utah Valley University.3 days ago
Dan Rascon
New water treatment plant will improve water heading for Utah Lake
A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant will eventually provide Utah Lake with a big boost.4 days ago
Mike Anderson
New tool for algal bloom mitigation is making breakthrough results in Utah, scientists say
Scientists are testing a new tool that aims to help suppress algal blooms in bodies of water, and experts say the tool is seeing breakthrough results.4 days ago
Karah Brackin and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
Salt Lake City plants 250 trees for Earth Day
Salt Lake City planted 250 trees in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day at the Regional Athletic Complex.4 days ago
Alexa St. John and Will Weissert
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.4 days ago
Mike Anderson
Garbage from a Logan landfill is blowing into nearby farmland
Farmers on the far north end of Cache County say the nearby landfill is causing frequent problems for them as garbage gets blown over and sometimes through the fence.9 days ago
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Large amounts of water sent to Great Salt Lake ahead of spring runoff
While Utah did not have a record water year this year, water managers say there is so much water that some is being sent into the Great Salt Lake.10 days ago
Emma Benson
‘Keep away’: Salt Lake City officials urge water safety amid spring runoff
Salt Lake City officials warn everyone of high waters near parks and trails as warm weather melts the mountain snow.14 days ago
Mike Anderson
Firefighters burn invasive phragmites in Ogden Bay
Crews started to burn 2,000 acres of invasive phragmites in the Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area Friday.14 days ago
Michael Houck
Utah DNR conducts a controlled burn at the Ogden Bay
Wildlife officials are burning several acres of grassland at the Ogden Bay on Friday.14 days ago
Shara Park
Duck dumping at Oquirrh Lake is causing overpopulation and environmental issues
A case of duck dumping is highlighting a concerning issue developing in Daybreak: the overpopulation of ducks at Oquirrh Lake.15 days ago
Shelby Lofton
‘The unknowns really revolve around the weather’: Experts monitor spring runoff after above average winter
Now that it's spring following another above average snowpack, concerns over flooding in parts of the state are rising.17 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
How a productive March changed Great Salt Lake’s spring outlook
The Great Salt Lake was already expected to receive a strong boost from this year's snowpack, but projected inflows are now expected to be a bit larger after a productive round of March storms.17 days ago
Dalia Faheid, CNN
Hurricane-force winds and dry conditions combine to fuel critical fire threat in Central US
Intense winds across the Central United States this weekend are fueling critical fire danger, leaving roads closed and thousands without power in some areas.19 days ago
Alex Cabrero
Cleaning up Utah is South Jordan man’s mission
Plastic bottles, tires, paper, and all sorts of trash just piled up along the sides of roads, highways, and especially the interstates.21 days ago
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Bear Lake State Park is opening new areas to keep up with growth
State park managers for both sides of Bear Lake are preparing for the crowds that continue to grow every year with a new beach and renovated campsites.23 days ago
Mike Anderson
Easter storm brings a big boost for ski resorts as skiers hit the slopes
The gloomy, wet Easter Sunday turned into a solid ski day Monday at some of Utah's resorts.25 days ago
Mike Anderson
Air Quality Summit puts focus on Utah air pollution and solutions
Many of the researchers who study Utah's air pollution problems are sharing what they've found while working to find solutions during Thursday's Air Quality Summit.29 days ago
