The Jordan River Commission was established in August 2010 by an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, and is made up of both governmental and non-governmental members who are working together to implement the Blueprint Jordan River. This plan seeks to enhance, preserve, protect, and responsibly develop the Jordan River corridor. The Commission is funded through grants and…
Forget fruitcake and reindeer sweaters, this Christmas, the real MVPs are wagging tails and slobbery kisses! Whether you’re a devoted doggo parent or a pup-loving pal, gifting the perfect furry friend (or their person) can be a joyous challenge. Fear not, fellow paw-ty animals, for this guide unlocks a treasure trove of tail-wagging delights! For…
Salt Lake City and Sandy file lawsuit against UDOT for alleged inadequate analysis of construction impact on drinking water On Monday, Salt Lake City and Sandy filed a lawsuit against the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and other government entities, alleging that UDOT failed to adequately analyze how drinking water in the Salt Lake Valley…
The Biden administration revealed the Environmental Protection Agency’s new methane standards for the oil and gas industry at the COP28 climate change conference. The rule aims to significantly reduce methane emissions from the industry, a move that has been met with some resistance from Utah’s oil and gas companies. Utah’s oil and gas companies argue…
Wasatch Peaks Ranch is facing the potential loss of millions of dollars due to a judge’s ruling that granted a preliminary injunction halting construction and sales at the private luxury ski and golf resort. The resort, located in Morgan County, estimated that it could lose up to $455 million this year and $600 million next…
No one anticipates a career in the brine shrimp industry. Timothy Hawkes certainly didn’t. He found himself working as the legal counsel for the Great Salt Lake Brine Shrimp Cooperative nearly seven years ago, shortly after joining the Utah Legislature. Now, he finds himself speaking at a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization-sponsored panel on…
Theron Miller, the Lead Project Manager, and Research Scientist, along with a group of attendees, gathered for a public meeting to discuss important topics related to water quality in the ecosystem from Utah Lake to Great Salt Lake. Rich Mickelsen of the Timpanogos Special Service District, Melissa R. of Holland & Hart, Jeff Den Bleyker…
