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Utah wildlife officials use $3. 4 million from hunting, fishing license sales for habitat restoration
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (245+ words) The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Habitat Council allocated the funding during its annual funding meeting April 29, the division announced in a news release June 26. The Habitat Council, which the Utah Legislature created in 1995, is tasked with providing funding specifically…...
Heber City residents asked to limit watering lawns
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (465+ words) The Heber City Council voted Tuesday, June 16, to implement new, voluntary outdoor water restrictions as summer heats up in the Wasatch Back. City engineer Russ Funk said he recommends gentler rules because of updated forecasts. "If people continue to make…...
Utah conservation organization pledges $5. 1 M for wildlife recovery
3+ week, 2+ day ago (127+ words) KPCW Utah conservation organization pledges $5. 1 M for wildlife recovery A state special protection fund is allocating $5. 1 million to 33 to wildlife projects and studies across Utah. Among the creatures benefiting from research funded by the Utah Species Protection Account is the…...
Newborn elk spotted on Park City trail, officials say leave them alone
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (151+ words) Utah wildlife officials are reminding residents what to do when encountering baby animals in the wild. A biker shared a video with KPCW of a newborn elk on the Flying Dog trail over Memorial Day weekend. The Utah Division of…...
Summit County seeks to balance 910 Cattle Ranch uses
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (98+ words) KPCW Summit County seeks to balance 910 Cattle Ranch uses Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including recreation plans for the 8, 600 acres of the 910 Cattle Ranch. Robinson discusses the phased plan which seeks to balance public access with conservation....
Utah DWR protects, grows native fish on Endangered Species Day
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (21+ words) Utah marked the 21st annual Endangered Species Day May15 by recognizing residents" commitment to protecting and restoring imperiled wildlife and habitats....
U. S. Bureau of Land Management officially cancels conservation rule
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (22+ words) The rule required the agency to consider conservation and development equally in land-use decisions for millions of acres across the West....
Record low number of endangered species protected in Trump's second term
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (392+ words) KPCW Record low number of endangered species protected in Trump's second term In his first term as president, Donald Trump listed fewer vulnerable species for protection than any other administration since Congress passed the Endangered Species Act in 1973. The U. S. Fish…...
Utah conservation permit program raises $6. 5 M for habitat restoration
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (302+ words) Proceeds from a Utah Division of Wildlife Resources permit program will fund dozens of projects benefitting wildlife beginning this year. Utah conservation permit program raises $6. 5 M for habitat restoration Proceeds from a Utah Division of Wildlife Resources permit program will…...
Citizens" Climate Lobby to host two April events
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (346+ words) KPCW Citizens" Climate Lobby to host two April events Citizens" Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan advocacy group that works with Congress across the political spectrum to find common ground on climate change. Coming up April 18 is the Citizens" Climate Lobby…...