Category Archives: State
As states argue over who should cut their Colorado River use, a new plan puts the environment first
Last week, a coalition of environmental groups submitted a proposal for operating the river after current agreements expire.
Zion National Park could get a major makeover to ease overcrowding and increase safety
Planning in The News: Roughly 70% of the people visiting Zion enter the park through the south entrance.
Utah looks at modular homes to increase housing affordability in cities
Utah cities have occasionally felt sidelined by lawmakers attempting to regulate their way out of the state’s affordable housing shortage.
Utah’s top rankings in the Best-Performing Cities 2024 report
Utah’s economy is distinguished as the best in the nation for its strong business environment and job creation growth
Lake Powell bounces back — but for how long?
Captured runoff reflooded natural wonders, while laying bare competing visions for Glen Canyon in the water-starved West.
Decadeslong effort to regrow Utah’s vanishing salt flats may have backfired
The iconic Utah landscape that has served as a backdrop for endless Instagram photos and land-speed records keeps shrinking.
Lawmakers turn to Utah Lake to help rescue Great Salt Lake. Will dredging be part of the solution?
Former governor says the plan will be state led, not influenced by a developer.
Reaching for Air: The Salt Lake Valley’s pollution problem can be solved. Will Utah leaders act?
Experts urge public transit and clean energy, and spending political capital, with an Olympic deadline looming.
Collaboration- That’s What It’s All About And A Few More Bills
Bill about minimum lot size for all urban communities, eminent domain, water efficiency, and wildlife a planning bill.
Feds will take over if Western states can’t agree on Colorado River plan
Western states are still figuring out how to deal with a shrinking Colorado River. They have just months left to make a plan, or the feds will make one for them.
Here’s what feds think will happen with Lake Powell’s water level this year
But there’s still a while until peak snowpack in early April, leaving time for a rebound.
Here’s where Utahns face the highest risk for wildfire, avalanche and other natural disasters
Homeowners insurance is growing more expensive or hard to find because of natural disasters. The Salt Lake Tribune breaks down which counties have the highest risk for some of the havoc.
