boating

After a five year hiatus due to low water levels, sailors returned to Great Salt Lake June 15 for Sailfest 2024. Organizers dubbed the regatta a "race to save Great Salt Lake."

Sailors delight in return of Great Salt Lake race, despite worries about the future

Saige Miller

As Great Salt Lake water levels hit record lows, it took the sailing community with it. But as levels return, so too the sailors.

Water levels at Lake Powell, note the white bathtub ring on the rockface, as of May 13, 2023.

Science & Environment

Lake Powell boat ramps start to reopen as epic snowmelt offers a temporary reprieve

David Condos

Many boat ramps closed as the Colorado River drought pushed Powell to record lows. But abundant snowmelt is bringing some good, if temporary, news for both recreation enthusiasts and the local economy.

News Briefs

AM News Brief: Native jobs, Salt Lake transportation plan & improvements at a Flaming Gorge marina

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Friday morning, Nov. 12, 2021

Science & Environment

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Wants to Prevent the Spread of the "STD of the Sea"

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is launching a new campaign to help stop the spreading of invasive mussels in Utah lakes.In the new campaign the…