U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The June sucker is unique to Utah Lake and its river tributaries.

Delta restoration is one small step for the Provo River, one giant leap for June suckers

Curtis Booker

In addition to ecosystem recovery, the Provo River diversion project adds a whole host of new recreation options to Utah Lake

FILE - Bison awaiting transfer to Native American tribes walk in a herd inside a corral at Badlands National Park, on Oct. 13, 2022, near Wall, S.D. U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Friday is expected to announce a secretarial order that's meant to help more tribes establish bison herds, along with $25 million in federal spending for such efforts.

Health, Science & Environment

US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds

Associated Press

The burly animals are an icon of the American West and culturally significant for many Native American tribes. They were driven to near extinction in the late 1800s.

The Cassia Crossbill is known for its distinct beak that allows it to access the seeds inside the Rocky Mountain lodgepole pine trees in the South Hills.

Health, Science & Environment

Researchers are studying how climate change affects a bird that only lives in Idaho

Rachel Cohen

With just a few thousand Cassia Crossbills total and only a small range to roam, researchers already believed the species was heading toward extinction when, in 2020, a large wildfire burned through a significant portion of the lodgepole pine in its territory.

A dead Brewer’s sparrow documented by Utah state historic preservation officer Chris Merritt on May 15, 2022. In an attempt to find a solution to all the dead birds he observed at his office building, Merritt began documenting them – the species, as well as where and when they were found.

Health, Science & Environment

To reduce bird-window collisions, Salt Lake Valley volunteers undertake a grim survey

Rob Winder

“This is not one of our more fun projects,” said Tracy Aviary’s conservation director. But the survey helps identify species that are particularly vulnerable to building collisions.

Health, Science & Environment

Conservationists to sue over rare fish in drought-stricken Utah and Nevada

Associated Press

Conservationists say groundwater pumping in the drought-stricken West is a threat to the Fish Lake Valley tui chub near the California-Nevada line and the least chub in southwest Utah.

Sun breaks in the distance over a valley with red rock cliffs on the left.

News Briefs

AM Brief: Red Cliffs highway opposition, new Moab police chief & teen drug overdoses

KUER News

The latest Utah news for Friday morning, April 15, 2022

Russell M. Nelson is the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was called to the position on Jan. 14, 2018.

News Briefs

PM Brief: Oldest serving LDS president & Utah environmentalist sue the EPA

KUER News

The latest Utah news for Thursday evening, April 14, 2022.

Myotis septentrionalis, northern myotis (Vespertilionidae) with growth of Geomyces destructans clearly evident.

News Briefs

PM Brief: Salt Lake reacts to transgender bill, ISIS case sentencing & endangered long-eared bat

KUER News

The latest Utah news for Friday evening, March 25, 2022.

Photo of airplanes outside the Salt Lake City International Airport.

News Briefs

AM News Brief: 5G delay around some airports, COVID-relief for schools & inflation in the Mountain West

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Wednesday morning, Jan. 19, 2022

Utah lawmakers have introduced a bill to prohibit mayors from using their emergency powers in response to a pandemic. That story and more in this morning's news brief.

News Briefs

AM News Brief: Psychotherapy drug task force, diversity in K-12 curricula & prohibiting local health orders

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Tuesday morning, Jan. 18, 2022

Tavin Quigley held the record for largest wiper fish caught for part of 2021, until a slightly larger fish was caught and broke the record. That story and more in this evening's news brief.

News Briefs

PM News Brief: Nearly 200 car crashes, new fishing records & flattening the curve again

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, Dec. 28, 2021.

Terry Rich is an ornithologist who used to work on bird conservation for federal agencies. He is now semi-retired, but still loves birdwatching.

Health, Science & Environment

The Birds Are Back In Town: Spring Migration Underway In The Mountain West

Madelyn Beck

Parts of the Mountain West are still seeing snow and frost and sleet – but there's one sure sign that spring is actually here: the songs of migrating...