Author: Mariah Wheeler

Ogden, UTAH – According to the state officials, this vision will be a sustainable contribution to the quality of life for Utahns and visitors for generations to come.  The vision, as outlined by the governor, would be a state-funded program where UDOT will work with local communities to build and maintain trails as part of the state’s transportation system.  Today’s announcement is only the first step in the process from vision to completion. Move Utah, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Get Healthy Utah, Bike Utah, Utah League of Cities and Towns, legislators and many more local leaders and advocates attended the…

Ogden, UTAH – According to the state officials, the suspension allows for existing water rights and applications to be used and developed while promoting more efficient use of the existing supply.   Officials also said that the suspension pauses further appropriations of surface water and groundwater that are tributary to Great Salt Lake. It also provides an opportunity for some of the conservation measures proposed during the 2022 legislative session to be implemented while allowing time for additional research to be completed. A declining Great Salt Lake has far-reaching consequences and could result in increased dust, worsening air quality, reduced snow,…